Antique Silver Loose Powder Compact Hallmarked 1940s Stratton powder compact Just below this a section

Just below this a section where this locket top fits snugly into the compact lid and here there is another photograph holder section in which to insert a photo of her beau

Measures slightly over 2 inches diameter

A Union Flag enamel shield charm

The recess / vesta case is beautifully gilded

The lid of this minaudiere is made up of strips of satinised metal woven together to form a basket weave design

Antique Silver Loose Powder Compact Hallmarked 1940s Stratton powder compact Just below this a sectionAn appealing fully hallmarked silver powder compact made in the 1940s. The lid has an ornate bright cut panel which features floral motifs and scroll work with niello providing an eye catching contrast. Either side the lid is decorated with an engine turned design of tiny diamond shapes intersected by four fine vertical lines. The base has alternating smooth vertical lines and minute diamond shape guilloche engraving. All clasps & hinges work