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Lot 323:
A Collection of Stratton and Assorted Mid-20th Century Enamelled and Engine-Turned Powder Compacts
Description
This lot comprises a varied collection of vintage vanity items, primarily featuring mid-century powder compacts and decorative pill boxes. The collection includes several pieces attributed to the renowned British manufacturer Stratton, recognisable by their high-quality engine-turned and enamelled finishes. The items are crafted from gold-tone and silver-tone metals, showcasing a range of decorative techniques including guilloché engraving, embossed floral scrolls, and inset miniatures. Notable designs include a small circular box depicting a traditional winter carriage scene, compacts with pastoral landscape vignettes, and a distinctive piece featuring a three-dimensional raised pink floral motif. Two compacts feature elegant black enamelled lids, one centred with a gold-tone laurel wreath and the other with a stylised monogram. The collection also includes a gold-tone compact with a botanical leaf design and several pieces with intricate geometric engine-turned patterns. These items represent the height of mid-20th-century portable cosmetic accessories and social history. Dimensions vary by piece.
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