Fifties Era Tin Foil Boat Lake Scene Melissa Compact Mirror highly collectible vintage Stratton powder compacts More fine antique silver vanities

More fine antique silver vanities and boxes

The puff is decorated with butterflies and flowers

The exterior & interior are embellished with engraving which has been done entirely by hand

The lid is decorated with a striking red black and grey floral design with circular banded borders in the same colours

Fifties Era Tin Foil Boat Lake Scene Melissa Compact Mirror highly collectible vintage Stratton powder compacts More fine antique silver vanitiesSuch an evocative mid century British powder compact! This lovely fifties era Melissa brand compact mirror is fitted with a tin foil scene which depicts a lakeside house, a private jetty and splendid mountain scenery. The foil is such a good medium the blue water, sky and mountains shimmer in the light. The compact is in good condition. The mirror gives a good clear reflection. The original protective covers on the lid and powder well are in place.