Kigu Flying Saucer Powder Compact Musical Version
£995
Here we have the musical version of the Kigu “Flying Saucer” powder compact from the 1950’s.
Generally in quite nice condition. The mirror does have some “cloudiness ” to it, as a lot of them do but overall this is quite a nice example of a 70 year old compact.
We have some very large high definition images of this item. Please ask if you would like us to email them to you. It really is no trouble at all.
This compact provides a unique glimpse into the social history of the mid 20th Century as The Flying Saucer shape reflected public fascination with a growing media hype centred around the race to conquer space and space travel; ‘Unidentified Flying Objects’ (UFOs); the possibility of alien life from other planets and new architectural designs and art based upon the space-age shapes.
The name “Kigu” comes from first two letters of the founders surname and first name, Gustav Kiaschek.
This compact was available from 1956 until 1961 and is sometimes referred to as the ‘Night Flight’
The inner lid is opened to reveal a powder well with a sifter comprising of a velour covered frame and open weave fabric.
The compact has a bar-type press closure. This is comprised of an external thumb operated ‘button’ which releases the outer lid when pressed inwards and is designed for ease of opening.
The compact is very clean and ready for use, after purchasing the puff of your choice on Ebay/Etsy etc, or to be put into your collection.
1 in stock
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Diameter: 3 inches (7.6 cm) approx. Weight: 3.23 ounces (94 grams) approx.
Any black patches are merely reflections from the lights as these Kigu’s are really very difficult to photograph nicely due to all the reflections but please do feel free to request further photographs taken of any parts of the compact and from any distance. It is no trouble at all.
There is a very informative article on this compact at: https://face2facecompacts.wordpress.com/2020/01/14/kigu-powder-compacts-a-very-compact-history/
Please do view the photos carefully, as always, they form part of the description.
We may be open to a sensible offer so please message us if you really want to buy.
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**PLEASE NOTE** Most of the items we send to the USA we send tariff paid but due to the way the US import tariffs operate, this item will be sent to a US address with no tariff or taxes paid. The courier will be in touch with you to pay them on arrival. This item is of UK origin so the tariff is 10% of the price, exclusive of state sales tax.**
