15 December 2025 | 10:00 | Lots: 400
Two mid-20th century silver compacts
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Lot 129
Full Lot Description
A mid-20th century silver compact case, of circular form with engine-turned decoration all over, the front with foliate border and rose gold tinted flower motif, opening to a fitted mirror and hinged cover to the powder compartment, hallmarked William Neale & Son Ltd., Birmingham 1953, diameter 7.4cm; together with an engine-turned square compact case, hallmarked Adie Brothers Ltd., Birmingham 1942, length 6.5cm. (2).
Era: 20th Century
Metal fineness: Sterling silver
Postage: Postable
Weight: 170.6
Total lot weight: 170.6
Condition Report
- Total gross weight is 170.6 grams and is inclusive of all materials inside both cases
- Both displaying some general surface wear, marks, and scratches
- Square compact with some heavier tarnishing and some minor surface dints and nicks; mirror and metal mount inside are loose
- Circular compact in cleaner and fairly good overall condition; metal fittings inside
- Both with mesh liners present
- Hallmarks all legible
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