Highly Collectible Boxed Stratton Vintage Car Powder Compact 1950s minaudiere This compact does not bear

This compact does not bear the Melissa signature which was common for those vanities destined for the shelves of Boots The Chemist

Such an evocative pendant that will remind you of your trip to Paris

The lid has a circular cartouche which the makers named the 'initial medallion'

A stunning unused gilt lacquered powder compact which is suitable for use with pressed & loose face powder or as a handbag mirror

The accessories are clad in vibrant crimson enamel with gilded accents

Highly Collectible Boxed Stratton Vintage Car Powder Compact 1950s minaudiere This compact does not bearA hard to find and highly collectible vintage Stratton powder compact which is presented with the original accessories. The makers described this compact in their 1959 catalogue as follows: F. M. 545 304 A Vintage Car design a motley of old time motor cars in colour casually displayed on a white enamel background. 3" dia.* *The makers did tend to round up the diameters. This compact measures 7. 4 cm diameter. Weighs 91. 1 grams. No enamel loss or