1970s Stratton Compact with Blue Wedgwood Plaque
The series of compacts featuring Wedgwood decoration are amongst Stratton's most recognisable designs of the 1960s and 1970s. We have offered several examples in the past at Perfectly Vintage, but this particular version attracted our attention, as it shows variation to the more usual features...
More Information
| c1950s 'Princess' Compact with Pearlised Detail by Stratton
This gleaming goldtone metal compact is an example of Stratton's 'Princess' range, which is distinguished by its slim, circular shape with indented outer rim. Like the similar (but larger) 'Queen' type, the 'Princess' was a long-running design, being in production for approximately forty years...
More Information
| Matching Silver and Enamel Compact and Cigarette Case, 1947
In our view, this beautiful duo is special not only for its alluring blue and white colouring and glowing finish, but also because the two items have successfully remained together for over 60 years! They consist of a circular powder compact and rectangular cigarette case, and they were made...
More Information
| 1940s/1950s Compact with Animal Details by Volupté, USA
This striking compact features a colourful and intricate design on both the lid and base, and its unused condition further adds to its appeal! The compact was made by American company Volupté Inc (of Fifth Avenue, New York City), which existed between the 1920s and the late 1950s....
More Information
|
Boxed Double Compact by Marie Earle, c1933
This highly impressive vanity item has not only survived in beautiful condition, but it is also the only occasion to date that we have offered a compact bearing the 'Marie Earle' name! Unfortunately, we know very little about the woman herself, and this is only from seeing the following...
More Information
| c1940s Powder Compact with Art Deco Detail by Zenette
Our attention was first attracted to this compact due to the Art Deco detail on its lid, but our interest was increased when we spied the brand name inscribed into the narrow central rim - 'Zenette'. It is a name we come across less frequently in terms of British compacts, and we understand it...
More Information
|
1950s Compact with Embroidered Detail by Mascot
This charming compact appeals for its embroidered centrepiece and the fact that it has not been used! Whilst it does not show a maker's name, the inclusion of a crown logo on the inner powder compartment door reveals it to be a British brand - Mascot. This trade name was owned by London-based...
More Information
| 1960s/1970s Compact with Crocodile Skin by Kigu
We like the slim design and sophisticated style of this unusual compact by British maker Kigu! The company manufactured compacts at its London factory between c1947 and the late 1970s, but it had its origins in Hungary, its name being devised from the first two letters of the surname and...
More Information
|
