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Presented here is an Exquisite Midcentury Watson &Briggs Sterling Silver Square Loose Powder Compact
This stylish midcentury vintage compact has been exquisitely craftedusing Sterling Silver by Watson & Briggs company of Attelboro, MA. It hasa lovely etched pattern on front and back with a blank cartouche in the centerfor personalization. A button opens the compact to reveal a mirror and a powder/puffchamber. It still has its originalsquare puff and remnants of loose powder. The compact has a sleek design thatwill fit smaller purses as well.
This compact has a nice heavy feel and weighs 82 grams including the mirror and accessories. It measures a little shy of 2.5”. It is signedSTERLINGwith the Watson & Briggs Crown – W – Lion hallmark that was used by them between1910 & 1950 and then the company was acquired by Wallace in 1955. Thishelps in reasonably dating the compact.
It is in excellent pre-owned vintage condition. There is mild oxidation thatcan be easily polished. Compact has superficial scratches, but no scuffs ordents Design is crisp. Mirror is clear and usable with no cracks. Powder puff isquite frayed with age and use. There is no powder, just some remnants. Thehinged lid opens and closes tight. Cartouche is blank, ready for your initials.
Touch up your look in style with this exquisite vintage Sterling Silverloose powder compact. It will be noticed and inspire compliments. A stylish vintagedesign that will make a wonderful addition to your vintage vanity accessoriescollection. It is not common to find one of these that is not personalized.
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