Various Austrian Makers
Collection of eight tabletop accessories


1930-1950
brass
3.25 h x 2.625 w x 1.375 d in (8 x 7 x 3 cm)
0.25 h x 3.75 dia in (1 x 10 cm)
0.75 h x 3.5 w x 1.875 d in (2 x 9 x 5 cm)

Collection is comprised of a parrot head paperweight manufactured by Werkstatte Hagenauer, a set of six ashtrays designed by Karl Hagenauer and manufactured by Werkstatte Hagenauer, and a key-shaped corkscrew with bottle opener (model 3687) designed by Carl Aubock II and manufactured by Werkstatte Carl Aubock. Impressed manufacturer's mark to each example 'WHW Karl Hagenauer Wien Made in Austria', 'WHW', 'WHW Hagenauer Wien Made in Austria' and 'Aubock'.

Provenance: Important Private Collection, Chicago

Literature: Die katalog der Werkstatte Carl Aubock: 1925-1975, Aubock, fig. F/19 illustrates corkscrew

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Overall good condition. Ashtrays and bottle opener with assorted minor impressions and faint scratches associated with age and use. Most ashtrays also show minor irregularities along outer edges. Brass surfaces have developed a slightly mottled patina while showing well in person.