Boxed Vintage Stratton Dial Your Own Initial Powder Compact 1950s
A beautiful 1950s Stratton Initial Compact in very good condition!
This compact is fitted with the Stratton brand patent dial your own initial mechanism.
Just insert the key which will turn a disc to display the initial of your choice.
The only initials the dial does not have are Q and Z.
The original turning key to change the initials is included, as is the original presentation box, black felt pouch, puff and sifter.
The original box is stamped with the item code:
547 IN
The history of this lovely compact, including a copy of the 1959 catalogue page which features this model is included with this order.
The lid has particularly beautiful guilloche engraving.
All clasps, hinges and the dial mechanism work perfectly.
The mirror gives a good and accurate reflection.
The mirror bezel is signed Stratton MADE IN ENGLAND.
The patent numbers are stamped on the mirror bezel.
The base is decorated with the fine spiral.
Measures 7.3 cm diameter. Weighs 110.5 grams.
The gilded brass is lacquered and so it will not tarnish or need to be cleaned.
This compact is suitable for modern loose face powders, as a handbag mirror or cherished collectible.
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