Art Deco Sterling Silver Necessaire Compact Purse

Silver : Sterling : Vanity : Vintage

 

A stunning art deco purse compact for your consideration. The front has been beautifully decorated with fine millegrain work, a deep engraved laurel border and an oval cartouche in the center. The shape is an unusual very deco streamlined shape. Inside the case are two compartments for powder and rouge along with a mirror. The inside of the compartments has been given a gold wash and machine engraved similar to guilloche. The cartouche bears the initials JMD. The bottom also has a sweet mesh sterling tassel for a little extra swing, so important for a treasure from the roaring 20's. The case is marked with the makers initials which are difficult to decipher and it is marked sterling. Size: 3 1/4 inches X 2 1/8 inches, length of handle is 5" Condition: Excellent, all clasps are in good working order, Mirror condition is near mint. Only item to note is a very very minor ding on the backside. You will see these priced at $5-600 but not at Cachet Antiques!

Item ID: 933