Powder compact
Category
Toiletry
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, silvered glass and textile
Measurements
10 mm (H)80 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
England
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17916.1
Summary
Gold coloured metal circular powder compact star design patterned base marked; Stratton / MADE IN ENGLAND. Lid top covered in dark blue with star design in gold in centre. Hinged lid with mirror on inside. Inside white base is a white powder puff, covered lightly with powder, with embossed flower on top and inverted on bottom. Circular mesh cover is held in place by gold metal ring. Above this is another powder puff with fabric back marked; Stratton / MADE IN ENGLAND.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.