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Art Deco Ladies Compact ceramic with bevel gilded mirror, circa 1920

About the Item

This is a very decorative, circular Ladies Compact made in France, Circa 1920 The compact is very well made with a circular body having a hinged lid holding a circular bevelled mirror within a gilded metal frame. The lid has a small push fit catch and is a good fit to the main body.. The ceramic body of the compact has radial incised lappets in continuous concentric circles of varying radius. The body has a rich blue colour which has partially worn away on the base from use. The gilded metal has raised pin heads around its main perimeter, with fine rope twist gilded decoration around the bevelled mirror. We cannot find a makers mark on this fine piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Very Good NO Damage. Some wear to the base from use. Please see images.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: O 2801stDibs: LU990337352632

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