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A delightfully pretty Stratton vanity set. The original presentation box, luxury puff, velour edged sifter, both black felt pouches, instruction leaflets and padded cushion insert are present. The cobalt blue enamel is embellished with enchanting flamingos. Both items are in good condition. The mirror gives a good and accurate reflection. The base of the compact is signed Stratton Made In England.
Both items are gleaming clean. There aren't any traces of face powder or lipstick residue.
The compact has a tiny pin head size area where the enamel is a bit thicker than the rest of the vitreous enamel.
The Stratton Convertible powder compact measures 3 inches diameter and weighs 94.4 grams.
This compact is ideal for all loose foundation and standard sizes of pressed powder 59-67 mm diameter.
The lipstick holder is very beautiful and made with great attention to detail. The end of the lipstick holder is signed Stratton No.2. It measures almost 2 1/4 inches long and weighs 10.3 grams.
declaration
Rare Antique Gifts has clarified that the Boxed 1960s Stratton Flamingo Vanity Set (LA441549) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1960s