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A Stunning Elizabeth II Green Enamel and Silver Compact, 1953
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Highland Antiques Ltd

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A Stunning Elizabeth II Green Enamel and Silver Compact, 1953

1940 - 1960
Sold 8 February 2026 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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Description

A beautiful Elzabeth II green enamel square compact. Made in Birmingham in 1953 by the Adie Bros. The enamel is in excellent undamaged condition. There is a circular mirror inside and a full set of hallmarks. There is an engine turned base and a stunning Art Deco sunburst top. A very collectable and useable piece.

WEIGHT; 112 grams

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Silver Enamel Compact Mirror to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1032651
Dealers Internal Reference
6972-002
Description
A beautiful Elzabeth II green enamel square compact. Made in Birmingham in 1953 by the Adie Bros. The enamel is in excellent undamaged condition. There is a circular mirror inside and a full set of hallmarks. There is an engine turned base and a stunning Art Deco sunburst top. A very collectable and useable piece.

WEIGHT; 112 grams

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, over the phone, PayPal or by cleared cheque.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Silver Enamel Compact Mirror to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1032651
Dealers Internal Ref
6972-002
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Square silver compact featuring pale green guilloche enamel with an engine-turned radiating sunburst pattern. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I Square silver compact featuring pale green guilloche enamel with an engine-turned radiating sunburst pattern. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Stunning Elizabeth II Green Enamel and Silver Compact, 1953

Archive II Square silver compact featuring pale green guilloche enamel with an engine-turned radiating sunburst pattern. View II
Archive III Square silver compact featuring pale green guilloche enamel with an engine-turned radiating sunburst pattern. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for Square silver compact featuring pale green guilloche enamel with an engine-turned radiating sunburst pattern.
Archive V Square silver compact featuring pale green guilloche enamel with an engine-turned radiating sunburst pattern. View V
Archive VI Square silver compact featuring pale green guilloche enamel with an engine-turned radiating sunburst pattern. View VI
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Highland Antiques Ltd

Highland Antiques Ltd
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Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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Square silver compact featuring pale green guilloche enamel with an engine-turned radiating sunburst pattern.
A stunning Elizabeth II green enamel and silver compact, 1953
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Square silver compact featuring pale green guilloche enamel with an engine-turned radiating sunburst pattern.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVanity Accessories
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • Material[Sterling Silver, Vitreous Enamel, Glass]
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsGuilloche engraving, Sunburst pattern, Geometric square shape
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Guilloche enamel involves engraving a precise, repetitive pattern onto metal using a mechanical lathe before applying translucent enamel layers. This decorative technique reached peak popularity during the Edwardian, Art Deco, and mid-century periods for luxury vanity items.

These pieces generally feature a base of sterling silver, nickel silver, or brass, coated with vitreous glass enamel. The interior often houses a glass mirror and a metal powder sifter or retaining ring.

Authenticity is verified through hallmarks indicating metal purity and maker marks, the weight and cold touch of genuine glass enamel, and the crispness of the engine-turned engraving beneath the translucent colour layer.

A vintage compact can be displayed on a vanity tray, inside a glass cabinet, or on a dressing table surface as a sophisticated decorative accent that introduces colour, texture, and historical interest.

Clean silver components gently with a specialised polishing cloth, taking care to avoid abrasive pastes touching the vulnerable enamel surface. Store the item away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading or tarnish.
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