1940s 'Kanette' by Buchner Canister Compact
Most vintage compacts appeal because of their highly decorative, colourful exterior. However, in this case, what draws the attention is the understated design style and, in our opinion, the rarity of the item. This compact features a canister-type base in silvertone metal, and a top section which...
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| 1950s/1960s Stratton 'Royale' Powder Compact
This impressive compact belongs to Stratton's 'Royale' range, which is known to have been in production between 1957 and 1965. The 'Royale' was Stratton's only square-shaped compact with indented edges, and we think its fine detailing and construction reflects its luxury range status. This...
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| 1950s Goldtone Powder Compact by Kigu
We think the appeal of this Kigu compact lies in its shining goldtone finish and the detailed decoration on its lid. Kigu was a British company with a Hungarian founder, Gustav Kiashek - the company's title was formed by putting together the first two letters of both names. Kigu made compacts...
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| c1950s Powder Compact with Floral Design by Stratton
This gleaming goldtone metal compact is an example of Stratton's 'Princess' design, which is distinguished by its slim, circular shape and indented outer rim; like the similar (but larger) 'Queen' type, the 'Princess' was a long-running design, being in production for approximately forty years...
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1950s/1960s Powder Compact and Lipstick Holder Set by Stratton
This Stratton powder compact and lipstick holder set is not only still within its original gift box, but both items are also unused! The compact is a design type that Stratton produced for a long period (from the middle of the 1950s, until near the end of the 1970s), and is known as the...
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| c1950s Goldtone Powder Compact and Dressing Table Mirror
These two vanity items caught our eye, as they appear to have been made to complement each other, and have luckily not been separated over the years! Both the powder compact and the dressing-table mirror are circular in shape, and their casing is shining goldtone metal. The top surfaces feature a...
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Semicircular Compact with Sunburst Pattern by Mascot, c1948
We love the art deco-inspired, sunburst design, which adorns the lid of this striking compact! Our research reveals it to be an early compact by London-based manufacturer A.S. Brown & Co Ltd, which used the trade name 'Mascot'. During the Second World War, A.S. Brown made aircraft...
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| c1950s Large Goldtone Metal Powder Compact
It's not often we come across large-sized compacts in as desirable a condition as this particular example. Made in goldtone metal, it has a diameter of 100mm - most other circular compacts we see from the same period are around 80mm in diameter. The front is decorated with a variety of attractive...
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