Designer: Karl Hagenauer (1898 – 1956) or Franz Hagenauer (1906 – 1986)

Item: Ashtray

Manufactured by: Werkstatte Hagenauer

Country of origin: Austria

Year made: 1945 to 1955

Materials: Patinated and polished brass

Dimensions: 2 ½” x 2 ¾” x 2 ½”

Condition: Excellent

Description: A simple yet modern design by Werkstatte Hagenauer.  Heavy patinated brass construction with polished brass highlights.  The the cigarette holder applied with a screw, as was typical for these items.  We have seen a couple others similar to this, but it is a scarce item.  Marked on the bottom “wHw”, Made in Austria”, “Hagenauer Wien” and “Handmade” as shown in the photo.  There is considerable literature about the firm and it creations.