1960s Yardley Lavender Seller Powder Compact Vintage Bridesmaids Gifts

1960s Yardley Lavender Seller Powder Compact Vintage Bridesmaids GiftsSuch a pretty 1960s Yardley 'Lavender Seller' powder compact in good condition. The lid shows this company's most famous image in fine detail with no loss of design. The lid lifts to reveal an excellent mirror which gives a perfect reflection. The powder well & mirror bezel have acquired a deep golden patina. All clasps & hinges work perfectly. The base is decorated with a banded circular cartouche. The manufacturers included a tiny hole in the base

A rare & beautiful French celluloid compact with a romantic pastoral scene on the lid

This base design cross referenced with the known years of availability for this model dates this Stratton Petite to having been made between 1960-1964

We have made no attempt to clean the antique vanity - so glorious is the deep dark patina it has acquired over the last 100 years

Weighs 48 grams

The back is a post deco tribute of wavy lines that echo the flower shape & radiate out from the central circle

The largest one of the left is for paper money and make-up

Measures almost 2 5/8 inches wide

with luxury gift boxes and handmade gift tags

The base is signed Stratton

An impressive antique silver wedding gift / something blue gift

The gemstones are the highly desired pure rich blue

The lid shows this company's most famous image in fine detail- with no loss of design