A PAIR OF CHASE NICKEL-PLATED COPPER BOOKENDS, designed by Walter Von Nessen, circa 1930, the rectangular nickel base with a dark nickel-plated copper plaque, the vertical book holder flanked by three semi-arched supports in alternating dark and light nickel plating, stamped 'CHASE' with firm's centaur logo--5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm.) high (2)