Unused Spectacular Large Gilded 1950s Melissa Loose Foundation Compact And Lipstick Holder

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A spectacular unused large gilded 1950s Melissa brand loose foundation compact with a spring mounted lipstick holder.

More gorgeous powder compacts and vanities.

A joy to behold! This splendid vanity is in superb condition and beautifully gilded throughout. Octagonal in shape and engraved with ornate scrollwork and floral motifs. The lid, interior and base are embellished with beautiful guilloche engravings. The original puff and sifter present. The catches, hinges and lipstick tube all work perfectly. The interior contains a large and clear mirror. The mirror bezel is stamped MADE IN ENGLAND. The slender and elegant puff has a pink silk top emblazoned with the stylized Melissa crown trademark. Measures 9.7 cm x 9.5 cm. The makers named this model the New Cosmetique. The advertisement for this model is shown in this listing and will form part of the history we included in this sale.

This compact is ideal for use with loose foundation, or as an impressive handbag mirror for special occasions.

A delightful and  treasured collectible!

The compact is gilt throughout and without any fading. Please excuse the light reflecting on the case.

We want you to be happy with your purchases and so we offer a full money back guarantee (less shipping costs). See our return policies for details.

Delivery aims:

FREE EXPRESS DELIVERY on this order worldwide
1 DAY SHIPPING UK - next working day delivery when purchased before 11 am.
4 - 10  DAY SHIPPING to USA, Canada, Australia, EU, New Zealand & the rest of the world.

Order by 11 am for same day dispatch. 

Orders worth £160 or more are eligible for a 20% discount. 

To receive a 20% discount type TWENTYOFFSALE in the discount code box once your order value reaches £160 or more. 

If you require assistance we are able to apply this discount for you.

We no longer ship to Germany.

Free luxury gift box & handmade gift tag as standard with your order.

International expedited shipping is available at cost. This takes approximately four working days. Please contact us for details. 

Have you considered layaway? With a small deposit you will secure the item until you are ready to pay in full. 

We also provide a free personal shopper service. If you are too busy to browse let us know your requirements and price range and we will personally select the finest variety of our stock to suit your specifications. 

Each purchase will be shipped in a beautifully decorated gift box.

If you would like us to print a message for your gift tag just ask.   

As gold, silver and vanities specialists we are uniquely placed to give you the history of your purchase. Each piece is shipped with a lavishly illustrated history. 

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Alternatively our U.K. customers may pay by bank transfer or reserve an item and send a cheque to us. 

Please contact us for reservations or to discuss layaway options. There are no extra charges for reservations or layaway. We are very flexible and we offer up to six month reservations.

We use tracked, insured priority shipping & have supplied fine collectibles to many hundreds of delighted customers all over the world.

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