Posted 10 years ago
Peasejean55
(413 items)
In my previous post, I said I'm begining to collect silver compacts and cigarette cases, this is one.
This is a Silver gilt and enamel compact. The seller thought it could be either French or Italian, I'm inclined to think Italian. I believe it was made between 1930-40 but I'm not certain. It is in very good condition and the enamel work is almost perfect. It is of an idyllic country Scene of a shepherdess and her sheep, with a surround of cobalt blue and green enamelling with swirled engraving in silver gilt. The back is engraved with swirls of leaves and flowers.
Inside there is an 800 hallmark and a makers mark which is very worn. The mirror appears to be original and is surrounded by an engraved silver gilt frame.
The compact measures 8.5 cm x 7cm x 0.8 cm.
Many thanks for looking.
stunning!!!
Hi SEAN, thanks for passing by and thank you for your lovely comment and love.
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Moonstonelover
aghcollect
belltown
sklo
Manikin
Your very welcome Peasejean!!!
Lovely compact Peasejean! I don't know much about these, but I sure it's a quality piece as both sides are beautifully finished.
Thank you Rick for passing by and giving my compact a lovely comment and love.
This is very beautiful , any chance of a close up of the hallmark??
Hi surfdub, I promise I'll give you a close up of the hallmarks. Many thanks for your lovely comment and love
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vetraio
GeodeJem
racer
katherinescollections
ho2cultcha
vintagelamp
Kyra
Amandajane
I do like this, it is very beautiful!....:-)
Yet again inky, thank you for passing by and leaving your lovely comment and love
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Budek
Really wonderful
So elegant and hand painted too ! :)
Thanks both to kivatinitz and mikelv85 for passing by and giving this compact some lovely comments and love.
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JoyB
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paulmartin
Agram.m
Just gorgeous!!
Thank you for your kind comment and love PostCardCollector
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Manikin
AnneLanders
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Radegunder
Very beautiful, gorgeous painting! A piece of art in your hand!
Hi cherubchik, thank you for passing by and leaving a lovely comment, it's much appreciated.
``800`` mark eliminates France.Could be Italy, possibly Germany,too.