Kigu Basket / Bouquet Novelty Powder Compact 1956

Kigu Basket / Bouquet Novelty Powder Compact 1956An adorable mid century Kigu 'Bouquet' '63 01' with 'engine turned pattern'. A '63 type' novelty basket loose powder compact with 'graceful handle'. The whole piece is decorated with engine turned engravings. The main body of the basket has engraving which resembles the basket weave design. The lid has a circular cartouche which the makers named the 'initial medallion', as it would often be engraved with the recipients initial s. The carry handle is

The engraved borders shimmer as they catch the light - so typical of mid-century Italian silver accessories - ornate & gorgeous

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This technique gives this vanity case a finish which renders the metal to look smooth and shiny like satin

The beautiful silk lid is embroidered with a pink rose and rose buds with golden and peach coloured foliage

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The lid decoration was named Wedding Bouquet by the makers

The base is decorated with an engine turned design of vertical lines

The case was assayed* (tested for silver purity*) at Birmingham Assay Office in 1930

he interior case has attractive gilding on the mirror bezel

The lid decoration makes this highly collectible