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This is an eye-catching ballet themed Melissa brand powder compact which was crafted in the 1950s.
The lid of this vintage compact is fitted with the original tin foil decoration which is so durable and well made that the scene is as vibrant as the day it was crafted.
An ideal tin / 10th wedding anniversary gift!
Ballet dancers depicted in colourful costumes are shown in front of a magnificent castle set in mountainous terrain.
The ballet scene is absolutely stunning!
No fading or loss of design.
The interior case contains a mirror which gives a good and accurate reflection.
The original clean card insert is still fitted in the powder well.
The clasp and hinge work perfectly.
The base is embellished with a brushed gilded design with some signs of use.
The original card edged sifter and good quality wool felt pouch are included.
This compact is ideal for use with all loose foundation, as a handbag mirror or a cherished display collectible.
measurements
Diameter:
8.4 cm
Weight:
50.5 g
measurements
declaration
Rare Antique Gifts has clarified that the Vintage Swan Lake Castle Ballet Powder Compact (LA516704) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1950s