1930s/1940s Foil-backed Powder Compact by Gwenda
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Product Ref: C35 |
Price: £55.00
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Attractive octagonal-shaped compact by Hussey-Dawson of Birmingham (under the trade name Gwenda). The design features a galleon which looks similar to Columbus's Santa Maria; it is set against a shimmering blue foil background. This compact displays many of the typical Gwenda features:...
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| c1950s Evans Rhinestone and Mesh Powder Compact
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Product Ref: C03 |
Price: £70.00
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The lid of this circular compact is covered with a pattern of sparkling clear rhinestones, whilst the base is enclosed within a flexible gold-coloured mesh pouch. The interior of the base appears to be made from cream-coloured leather, and both the original puff and sifter are present. This...
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| c1950s Stratton Powder Compact with Sixteenth-Century Couple
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Product Ref: C74 |
Price: £65.00
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This goldtone metal Stratton compact caught our eye due to its attractive and unusual lid decoration, which depicts a sixteenth century man and woman. They appear to be from the Royal Court of France, judging by their ornate and expensive style of dress, and the inscription under their feet,...
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| c1952 Stratton 'Miraclean' Powder Compact
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Product Ref: C14 |
Price: £45.00
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An elegant, rectangular-shaped Stratton compact in goldtone metal. The front and back are decorated with fine engine-turned patterns. Inside the compact, the lid to the powder compartment has a self-opening mechanism, and displays the famous Stratton 'Compact-in-Hand' logo. What makes this...
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c1937 Yardley Triple Vanity Case
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Product Ref: C61 |
Price: £70.00
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This petite Yardley vanity case is packed with interesting details! Both lid and base feature a stylised ermine design, picked out in white against the brushed goldtone metal case. The Yardley logo ('The Lavender Seller') is displayed on the lid in bas-relief against a black enamelled background;...
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| c1950s French Powder Compact with Limoges Porcelain Medallion
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Product Ref: C10 |
Price: £50.00
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For us, the most attractive feature of this rectangular goldtone metal compact is its fine porcelain medallion depicting a pink rose and greenery. The oval medallion is signed 'Limoges', referring to the region in France famous for producing high quality porcelain. The medallion is held within a...
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c1960s Fan-Shaped Powder Compact by 'Elegance'
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Product Ref: C18 |
Price: £80.00
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This delightful compact is appealing not just for its fan shape, but also because it is unused and complete with original box - we have not come across another compact carrying the 'Elegance' name before. Made in polished silvertone metal, the front has a black band containing Japanese-style...
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| 1950s Envelope-shaped Compact by Coty
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Product Ref: C22 |
Price: £70.00
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The envelope-shaped compact is one of Coty's most well-known designs. This particular item is in superb condition and is worthy of addition to a compact collection! Made in weighty goldtone metal, it has an engine-turned, mesh-type design on the front and back, and rounded edges of polished...
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