Antique Art Deco Signed WHW Hagenauer Wien Felix the Cat Match Holder
Made in Austria 1925-1938
Approx. 2 5/8" Diameter x 3 1/2" High
Nickel Plated Brass
Rare Authentic Art Deco Miniature Desk Sculpture.
Featuring Otto Messmer’s Iconic "Felix the Cat".
Masterfully Designed Matchstick Holder with Integrated Match Striker.
Designed by Karl Hagenauer for the World-Renowned Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien (WHW). Produced in Vienna, Austria.
Cast in Solid Brass/Bronze and Heavily Finished with the Studio's Signature Period Nickel-plating
The Underside is Fully Marked and Stamped with: Circular Werkstätte Hagenauer monogram logo ("wHw") and MADE IN AUSTRIA in block text.
Excellent antique condition consistent with age and gentle use over nearly a century. The nickel finish retains a beautiful, warm vintage luster with minor surface wear, soft patina, and micro-scratching appropriate to a genuine period object. No structural damage, fractures, or alterations. Completely original condition; has not been aggressively polished or chemically stripped to protect the historical value.
