Schildkraut Powder Compacts, Patents And History
A brief history of Schildkraut accessories
A brief history of Schildkraut accessories
The retractable powder puffs known as Houppette Pli were patented designs attributed to Leon Svirsky and Alexandre Willk.
The advertisement shown above depicts the Houppetti Pli and other vanities which Willk marketed.
This post will answer these questions:
1. What is Celluloid?
2. Who invented Celluloid - when & how?
3. Are Celluloid powder compacts and accessories valuable?
4. How can I find the value of my Celluloid collectibles?
5. Where can I find vintage & antique Celluloid powder compacts?
6. How should I store Celluloid items?
7. How can I tell if an item is made from Celluloid?
8. How do I clean Celluloid accessories?