Silver Compact Mirror 1940s Sweet Heart Powder Compact Refillable All Loose Face Powder vintage Stratton compact The base is signed Stratton

The base is signed Stratton ENGLAND

This compact is so well made that it will not tarnish or need to be cleaned

The compact is in super unused condition

Bright-cut engraving is executed in such a way as to catch the light & give an impression of brightness

The compact is clean and comes with a pouch and puff

Silver Compact Mirror 1940s Sweet Heart Powder Compact Refillable All Loose Face Powder vintage Stratton compact The base is signed StrattonA silver compact mirror made in the 1940s. These accessories were created as souvenirs for the Allied servicemen stationed in the Middle East. Local silversmiths were supplying the need for love tokens that would be taken home by the Allied soldiers and airmen to give to wives and girlfriends. They proved to be very popular. This well crafted solid silver powder is decorated with a typical Arabian scene. In the foreground palm trees and a dhow in full