VINTAGE KIGU POWDER ENGINE TURNED COMPACT & POUCH 99p START

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VINTAGE KIGU POWDER ENGINE TURNED COMPACT & POUCH 99p START:
$1.24

A vintage, engine-turned, gold tone Kigu powder compact, which has been well used. There are light scratches on the outside of the casing, a stain on the inside rim, some mottling to the compact mirror, and lots of powder inside. The original fabric pouch is included, and this is grubby. 99p start price for offerding to reflect these flaws.

The name of Kigu originates from the first two letters of the surname and forename of its founder Gustav Kiashek. Gustav was of Hungarian origin and was the son of the master goldsmith Josef Kiashek. He produced compacts from his workshop in Budapest.

At the end of World War II, Gustav’s son, George founded Kigu of London after having spent the war years in the United Kingdom. The pride of producing high quality items is shown in their wide variety of styles. Kigu compacts were formed 1947.

Kigu powder compacts are famed throughout the world for their beauty & durability. Back in the day they were given as gifts on special occasions. For example a young lady’s twenty first birthday, a wedding gift. They were considered as expensive gifts that were costly to produce and made by artisans with a high level of skill.

Essentially they are considered to be an item of jewellery, as well as a practical accessory. In the days when ladies powdered their noses, every handbag had to house a powder compact.

All of my pretty little things come from a smoke-free and pet-free home. I won\'t charge you for packaging, my time, or petrol like some sellers try to. I recycle packaging whenever I can but your item will always be wrapped in new tissue and well packed. I will always offer postage discounts for two or more purchases made from my listings within a week of each other (usually free P&P on the lightest/least valuable item). I will post them together if you message me to let me know that\'s what you want to happen. Fast despatch to all corners of the globe, from the UK.