Description
This stunning silver and pale oyster blue guilloche enamel compact was made in Birmingham 1936 and bears the marks of Albert Carter. Of octagonal form, the sunburst enamel front graduating from a pale blue to an iridescent oyster coloured enamel within an engraved silver rim. The outer border a pale turquoise colour. The hinged lid opening to reveal a mirror and gilt interior.
The front with dual thumb piece. The sterling silver back with engine-turned decorations.
It is a stunning example and a very rare colour.
Hallmarks:
A.C for Albert Carter.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "M" for 1936.
Condition:
Very good.
Enamel in very good conditIon.
Strong hinge.
Good clear hallmarks.
Mirror in good condition.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 7.5cm / 3 inches
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.
Internal Ref: JUIN59
Dimensions
Height = 1 cm (1")
Width = 7.5 cm (3")
Depth = 7.5 cm (3")
RARE AND FABULOUS ART DECO SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL COMPACT BY ALBERT CARTER, BIRMINGHAM 1936
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
JUIN59
Description
This stunning silver and pale oyster blue guilloche enamel compact was made in Birmingham 1936 and bears the marks of Albert Carter. Of octagonal form, the sunburst enamel front graduating from a pale blue to an iridescent oyster coloured enamel within an engraved silver rim. The outer border a pale turquoise colour. The hinged lid opening to reveal a mirror and gilt interior.
The front with dual thumb piece. The sterling silver back with engine-turned decorations.
It is a stunning example and a very rare colour.
Hallmarks:
A.C for Albert Carter.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "M" for 1936.
Condition:
Very good.
Enamel in very good conditIon.
Strong hinge.
Good clear hallmarks.
Mirror in good condition.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 7.5cm / 3 inches
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.
Internal Ref: JUIN59
Dimensions
Height = 1 cm (1")
Width = 7.5 cm (3")
Depth = 7.5 cm (3")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.