Name: Art Deco Sterling Silver Gilt Compact Birmingham 1951 Deakin & Francis
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241112
Price: 195 GBP
Availability: InStock

1940 - 1960

For Sale by Queens Antiques and Collectables

Description

A very elegant & stylish ART DECO Sterling Silver & Gilt Compact with mirror hallmarked for Birmingham 1951 by DEAKIN & FRANCIS.

Beautiful all over engine turning with a typical stylised Skyscraper or Architectural design to the lid.

A nice collectable period piece.

Measuring 8 cm x 5.5 cm with a gross weight of 92 grams.

In very good condition, open and closes well, gilding still bright, mirror in tact, a bit of surface wear and marks to the outside but generally very good.

Declaration

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Sterling Silver Compact Case to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1241112

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Description

A very elegant & stylish ART DECO Sterling Silver & Gilt Compact with mirror hallmarked for Birmingham 1951 by DEAKIN & FRANCIS.

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Beautiful all over engine turning with a typical stylised Skyscraper or Architectural design to the lid.

Queens Antiques and Collectables

fig 1. A square sterling silver Art Deco powder compact featuring linear engine-turned patterns and a central geometric stepped motif. — fig 1. Art Deco Sterling Silver Gilt Compact Birmingham 1951 Deakin & Francis

A nice collectable period piece.

Measuring 8 cm x 5.5 cm with a gross weight of 92 grams.

In very good condition, open and closes well, gilding still bright, mirror in tact, a bit of surface wear and marks to the outside but generally very good.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Sterling Silver Compact Case to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1241112

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ObjectPowder Compacts
Period1940 - 1960
StyleArt Deco
MaterialSterling Silver, Silver Gilt
ColourSilver
MotifsEngine turning, Stepped motif, Linear engraving, Hinged cover

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Art Deco silver compacts emerged during the 1920s to 1950s as portable vanity accessories designed to hold face powder, reflecting the geometric lines and streamlined aesthetics of the era.

Mid-century silver compacts were typically crafted from sterling silver using engine-turning techniques to cut precise geometric patterns, often incorporating internal mirrors and gilt interiors.

Authentic British sterling silver compacts feature official hallmarks, including the lion passant fineness mark, a town mark such as the Birmingham anchor, a date letter, and a makers mark.

A silver compact can be displayed open or closed on a bedroom vanity tray, bathroom counter, or dresser alongside crystal glass bottles to introduce tactile metallic detail.

Maintain silver compacts by wiping gently with a soft microfibre silver polishing cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners or submersion that could compromise internal mirror backings or catches.