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Gifts For Gwen FORTNUM & MASON Jewellery 1939

Name: Gifts For Gwen FORTNUM & MASON Jewellery 1939
SKU: as395a1190
Price: 625.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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50th wedding anniversary gifts for her / 25th wedding anniversary gifts for women ART DECO compact mirrors gold & silver compacts

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NO NEED TO CONFIRM THE PRICES AS ALL THIS IS FREE.....FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING, TRACKED, INSURED, NEXT DAY DISPATCH (SPECIAL DELIVERY NEXT DAY GUARANTEED - UK) & FREE LUXURY GIFT BOX / HANDMADE GIFT TAG. ALL PURCHASES SHIPPED WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY, HISTORICAL FACT SHEETS & COLLECTORS' INFORMATION. 10% DISCOUNT ON ORDERS OF THREE OR MORE ITEMS.

Shop early for that special occasion - UK - next day delivery guaranteed, my US & Australian customers are receiving their purchases within ten days, all other countries faster than this. I have tracking tools for USPS which means I am able to tell my US customers exactly where their parcels are & even the day they will be delivered.

If you like this item have you considered layaway? With a small deposit you will secure the item until you are ready to pay.

This vintage compact is suitable for use with loose face powder or as a handbag mirror.

So much to say about this authentic Art Deco beauty!
Certainly this is a unique piece, a bespoke commission retailed from one of Britain's most prestigious stores, Fortnum & Mason Ltd. This fully hallmarked sterling silver, 9 ct gold & rose gold loose powder compact was assayed at London. The case is signed 'FORTNUM & MASON LTD' & I have not seen another vanity with this signature. As you would expect this is a high quality piece, on the lid raised 9 ct gold letters spell out 'GWEN'. At the top & bottom of the lid rose gold borders with horizontal engine turned lines, which contrast perfectly with the bold linear design on the lid, sides & base. The thumb catch is rose gold too. Push the thumb catch to activate a spring loaded catch & the lid glides open to reveal a perfect bevelled mirror surrounded by a sterling silver bezel. The powder well is hallmarked 'R & R' into a chamfered rectangle, lion passant, leopards head, D (the date letter for 1939). The maker is Ramsden & Roed, trading at 18 & 19 Warwick Street, London. This was a successful partnership in the second quarter of the 20th century. They made cases, boxes, vanities and other ranges of personal silver, which was often retailed through such high end outlets as Asprey's, Garrards and Dunhill. A tremendous amount of thought went into this gift & in 1940 Alice & Henry presented it to Gwen. The satinized powder well is inscribed 'From Alice + Henry 1940'. The original sifter is present & it too is beautifully made. The silver edged sifter is in very good condition. All clasps & hinges work perfectly. The compact is in very good condition.

The sterling silver, 9 ct gold & rose gold Art Deco compact measures 2 1/2" X 2 1/4" & weighs 96.4 grams.

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Free luxury hand decorated gift box & blank gift tag with order. Free bridesmaids gift boxing service. All orders will be shipped in a beautifully decorated gift box-you can specify the design/colour & if you like they will all match & yes it is free. If you would like us to print out a message for your gift tag just ask. Make that gift even more special by purchasing from The Vintage Compact Shop.

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Price

£625.00

$782.44

€752.94

The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Price includes shipping, gift box and a historical fact pack.

Shipping information

We do not ship to Germany or any other EU country.

Date 1939 Art Deco Antiques Material Silver Origin English Item code as395a1190 Status For Sale

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