Lovely Vintage Stratton Ballet Themed Powder Compact 1950s refillable compact mirror A compartment which houses two

A compartment which houses two mirrors on a sterling silver frame which moves on a hinge to reveal the second mirror

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The underside of the clasp is inscribed 'PATENT No 1743'

The makers lacquered the brass and so it will not tarnish or need to be cleaned

Lovely Vintage Stratton Ballet Themed Powder Compact 1950s refillable compact mirror A compartment which houses twoSuch a delightful 1950s Stratton powder compact which depicts a "reproduction in colour of Ballet Scenes photographed for Stratton by Baron". Baron was the Royal Court photographer to the British royal family. He took the official photographs for the wedding of HM Queen Elizabeth II to HRH Prince Philip in 1947. Baron was also famed for his photographs of ballet dancers. The lid decoration is without fading or losses and has maintained its vibrancy