KIGU OF LONDON Enameled Travel Stamped Made in England Powder Case Compact-1956

Collectibles : Vanity Items

 

KIGU OF LONDON Enameled Travel Stamped Made in England Powder Case Compact is a Great Vintage Vanity Item. The case can be found on their website and was first issued in 1956 and called the "Suitcase Series". The case has Colored Enamel Travel Stamps from all over the world. Shaped like a travel trunk it is 3 1/2 inches by 2 3/4 inches. The name of the piece is on the inside and it is called "Bon Voyage". The edge of the piece says "Made in England".

Below is a brief history of the brand copied directly from their website for your own knowledge of the brand

"JOSEF KIASCHEK, master Goldsmith, created the first ever Powder Compact in his workshops in Budapest, Hungary. His son, GUSTAV subsequently founded KI-GU in Budapest and was the creator of fine hand-made compacts. An original and unique collection exists to this day and may be found illustrated elsewhere on these pages. Gustav raised three sons, Charles, Paul and George. Charles settled in New York to persue his career as a Goldsmith. George moved to London where he founded KIGU of LONDON and was later joined by his brother Paul in post-war years. Kigu's reputation for quality of design, innovation and quality remained unsurpassed during the boom years for Powder Compacts. Exports were made to most countries throughout the world where the KIGU brand became a household name."

Item ID: 7666