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Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Enamel Compact, circa 1940

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian sterling silver and enamel compact with mirror; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Austrian sterling silver gilt and enamel compact mirror has a circular rounded form. The surface of the rounded body is embellished with vibrant turquoise blue guilloche enamel, which reflects undulating concentric ring designs emanating from the centre of the underside. The upper rim of the body is encompassed with an impressive silver gilt chased leaf decorated border. This exceptional Austrian box is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover, featuring further silver gilt ornamentation to the rim and incorporating a rounded thumbpiece to the anterior surface. The cover is ornamented with an exceptional and collectable enamel scene depicting the SS Orontes* at sea, with a dramatic sun set sky to the background; the lower portion of the scene bears the elucidating title: 'S.S. Orontes'. This impressive compact opens to reveal the original integrated mirror and gilded interior. The maiden voyage of the SS Orontes was a Mediterranean Cruise in June 1929, and the ship furthered its career as a passenger ship operating between England and Australia. During World War II the ship became a troopship, until the end of the war where it was utilised to return Prisoners of War from the Australian camps and back to Europe. The Orontes was refitted in the late 1940s to be used as a single class passenger ship once more, until an unfortunate collision with the SS Empire, where the ship was scrapped in 1962. Condition This antique enamel compact mirror is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The enamel panels are in perfect condition. The purity hallmarks struck to the rim of the cover are all very clear. Dimensions Diameter 5.6cm/2.2" Height 1.2cm/0.5" Weight 1.6 troy ounces/50.9g Maker: Unmarked Date: circa 1940 Origin: Austria, Europe. Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Diameter: 2.2 in (5.59 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C14721stDibs: LU1200231197482
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