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Birks Sterling Silver Ladies Compact with Enamel Portrait & Guilloche Decoration

$995
£759.68
€877.80
CA$1,396.79
A$1,556.87
CHF 816.84
MX$19,011.92
NOK 10,342.92
SEK 9,775.63
DKK 6,551.41

About the Item

This sterling silver ladies compact was made for the Birks retailer in presumably France in circa 1950. This compact features an enamel portrait done in the French Renaissance Revival style which is bordered by a vibrant pink guilloche enamel decoration. The back of the compact is also decorated with pink guilloche pattern. The hinges and clasp are in good working order as is the beveled mirror and the compact comes complete with its original powder puff. The compact is clearly signed with three small badges for "Sterling", "Silver", and "Birks" in script. Birks was known for its quality merchandise and would buy items both directly from crafts people and from estates and put their signature 'on it.
  • Creator:
    Henry Birks (Retailer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Diameter: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Sterling Silver,Enameled,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No damage identified. Some aging to the finish on the inner powder holder as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355220078632

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