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White enamel powder compact with gold-tone feather accents by Schloss & Hausmann

White enamel powder compact with gold-tone feather accents by Schloss & Hausmann

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Selling Price

$210

History

Schloss & Hausmann was a prestigious Austrian luxury goods manufacturer established in Vienna in 1870, renowned for producing high-quality enameled compacts, cigarette cases, and vanity items. The company was particularly celebrated for its exquisite guilloche enamel work and elegant Art Deco designs during the 1920s-1940s. This white enamel compact with decorative feather motifs exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and sophisticated aesthetic that made Schloss & Hausmann pieces highly sought after among European society. Vintage Schloss & Hausmann compacts are treasured by collectors of fine enamelware, Art Deco accessories, and Austrian decorative arts. These pieces appeal to discerning collectors who appreciate the superior quality of European craftsmanship and the historical significance of pre-WWII Viennese luxury goods. The combination of pristine white enamel, elegant feather decoration, and the prestigious maker's mark makes this compact particularly desirable to collectors of high-end vintage cosmetic accessories and those specializing in Austrian applied arts.

Origin

Vienna, Austria

Maker

Schloss & Hausmann

Time period

circa 1930s–1940s