Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.
Art Deco silver compact with a glass top and inlaid geometric marcasite decoration. The border has been engine-turned to create a stunning neo-classical design.
The interior holds a silver framed mirror in pristine condition.
Date & Origin
London import 1927.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. The hinges are in full working order.
Dimensions
Length & Width: 9 cm x 6 cm
Height: 2 cm
Historical Context
Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratif was held in Paris in 1925. This compact’s design suggests it was made in France and imported to London after the Paris Exhibition gave a boom to the fashion capital within the luxury goods industry.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Art Deco Searle & Co Mirrored Marcasite Silver Compact 1927
