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Antique English shagreen compact with mirror

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Rare antique Art Deco natural shagreen covered cosmetic compact with fitted mirror. Made of a white metal (no silver marks are visible) covered on the front and back with shagreen (natural shark skin), which is in very good condition. The color is still a beautiful shade of green. There is a rectangular push bar to open the case. Inside there is a mirror on one side and a compartment for powder on the other. It is marked "MADE IN ENGLAND" in the powder compartment. The compact measures 2 ½” X 2 ½” square and ⅜" in depth and weighs 72.46 grams. It is in lovely condition inside and out. [Powder puff is available if desired.]

English, ca. 1920

Price: $130

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Inventory #26430

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