Antique GRAND PIANO COMPACT sourced from the HORCHOW COLLECTION c. 1940 England For Sale

ONE OF A KIND from the HORCHOW ESTATE COLLECTIONMetal PIANO-DESIGN Compact c. 1940PYGMALION - MADE IN ENGLANDincluding Large Piano Shaped Mirror, Powder Puff and Sifter in Empty Powder CompartmentThis is extraordinarily rare and in Excellent Antique condition
The HORCHOW COLLECTION specialized in extraordinary items that were sold in their exclusive catalog.
Roger Horchow was trained under the tutelage of Stanley Marcus of NEIMAN MARCUS.Many years later into his career he started the HORCHOW COLLECTION CATALOGWhich was unparalleled at the time for the rareness of their items, the refinement, taste and quality.In the 1990's they started "THE ESTATE COLLECTION"which included a variety of Antique and Vintage collectible items.These were sold individually as "one of a kind" antiques and were marketed as part of select collections.I have been collecting Antique Compacts for decades and was lucky enough to be able to includesome of HORCHOW's Originals as my own.This is one of those Compacts!
VINTAGE GRAND PIANO COMPACTMetal Piano-Design compact has embossed scroll designaround the sides of the body of the pianowith a Star and Ray embossed design on the top.Pedals and legs fold out for display or in for storage and safekeeping.Measures 2.375" Wide x 2.75" Deep and 1.625" TallLid holds the Piano-Shaped Mirror that is in a smokey vintage condition.Inside the cover opens left to reveal Powder Puff and Sifter in an empty powder compartment.Left inside of interior reads "Pygmalion, Made in EnglandThe mechanism for a non-working music box is still contained.Shows wear due to age, normal use and sitting on display.
I leave the polishing to you!Original HORCHOW pricing was $1,495.00c. 1940 England
Original paperwork includedCollecting and using antiques as part of your life is a spectacular luxury.What a wonderful way to begin an extraordinary collection.