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Vintage Pygmalion World Globe Novelty Powder Compact c.1950
REF: LA509882
£150
€175
$189
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Description
Offered for your consideration is this novelty Kigu globe powder compact. This round powder compact has flattened base so can stand upright for display without support. The case shows the map of the world with the names of many countries and cities as they appeared at the time of manufacture and now changed, such as Ceylon, Congo & Rhodesia, Bombay, Persia and others besides. The compact has a push button clasp and opens to reveal a cream celluloid interior with framed glass mirror under the lid. The powder well is impressed in the base Pygmalion No. 1960 Made in England Patent Pending. The compact retains the original Pygmalion marked puff and the original powder sifter.
This novelty powder compact is offered in good condition. It is free of dents or dings and the metal is untarnished. The interior is in good order and the mirror has a few cloudy spots but retains a good reflection.
Thank you for your interest.
measurements
It measures approx 5.5cm in maximum diameter and is approx 5.5cm in height.
measurements
declaration
WhatSheWants has clarified that the Vintage Pygmalion World Globe Novelty Powder Compact c.1950 (LA509882) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1950
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condition
condition
Very good condition with just a few spots to the mirror which still retains a good reflection.