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A beautiful, ultra rare Stratton powder compact, Comissioned by Belfast City Council in the mid - late 1960s, in wonderful, unused condition. Still in its box with light brown Stratton signed velvet carry bag. What a wonderful gift this would make for a Northern Irish friend, living abroad, particularly one who comes from Belfast! I remember how I felt when I lived so far away from my beloved Northern Ireland 😊 The top is a deep purple enamel, polished to a high shine, with the Belfast city Coat of Arms at the centre, signed 'Belfast City Council' in gold underneath. The base, with its iconic stars design and the Stratton signature in the centre, places this beautiful compact at mid 1960s to mid 1970s. Inside, the mirror is perfect, which is to be expected as it is unused. The bottom of the compact is lined with the original instruction leaflet. The original sifter is intact and the original, signed puff. The puff has disintegrated with age though. This is not through use, it is just 50+ years old and has started to age. A new puff will be provided upon purchase. Measures 8cm in diameter x 1cm depth Belfast Coat of Arms The current Belfast Coat of Arms dates from 30 June 1890 when the Ulster King of Arms made a Grant of Arms to the new city of Belfast. The motto 'Pro tanto quid retribuamus' comes from Psalm116 verse12 of the Bible. 'How can I repay the LORD for all his acts of kindness to me? ' (New English Translation) For more photos, price etc, visit the shop at www.etsy.com/shop/OldChestnutCottage or use the 'shop now' icon at the top of this home page

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Vintage Powder Compacts

A few examples of the vintage powder compacts for sale at Old Chestnut Cottage. See the full range & prices in the shop at www.etsy.com/shop/OldChestnutCottage