Description
The recess / vesta case is beautifully gilded
The lid of this minaudiere is made up of strips of satinised metal woven together to form a basket weave design
Measures 3
The lid lifts to reveal a large clear mirror which gives a perfect reflection
The shield is decorated with a red knight's helmet and a royal blue sword
Antique Silver Loose Powder Compact Hallmarked 1940s Stratton powder compact The recess / vesta caseAn appealing fully hallmarked silver powder compact made in the 1940s. The lid has an ornate bright cut panel which features floral motifs and scroll work with niello providing an eye catching contrast. Either side the lid is decorated with an engine turned design of tiny diamond shapes intersected by four fine vertical lines. The base has alternating smooth vertical lines and minute diamond shape guilloche engraving. All clasps & hinges work