Vintage Musical Powder Compact Novelty Handbag Purse Form Mother of Pearl Mascot Asb Circa 1940

Vintage musical powder compact dating circa 1940 manufactured by the British factory Mascot Asb in the form of a handbag complete with raised, rigid handle. The compact measures a maximum of 7.5 cm across the base and is 6.5 cm in height from base to the top of the handle and is made of polished, shiny gold tone metal with machine turned pattern to the base and the lid is decorated with genuine mother of pearl tiles. The compact opens by gently pushing the handle backwards and under the lid is a framed glass mirror which is clear and reflective. In the base is the musical movement with winder key and knob to lift up to play and depress to stop. All in good working order but I am not familiar with the tune. Beside the musical movement is the hinged powder well door marked Mascot Asb. The powder well in the base has traces of loose powder and retains the original sifter and the Mascot Asb marked puff. Offered in very good condition with no dents or dings to the case and no damage to the mother of pearl lid. There is one small area of metal tarnish at the top left hand corner but otherwise the metal is bright and shiny.