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Sterling Silver Necessaire or Compact

Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This is a beautifully crafted Edwardian/Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This stunning engraved and monogrammed compact opens to reveal a sterling silver interior with fittings for two different types of coins and a covered powder dispenser on one side and the opposing side fitted with a sterling clasp to hold calling cards and/or folding money. The second side features beautifully engine-turned chasing which is futher detailed with a gold wash. The original sterling chain and clasp are in good condition and ready to go on a lady's wrist for an elegant dinner engagement. This well-crafted necessaire would make a great addition to a personal collection of sterling table articles. Additionally, the necessaire would the perfect unique, useful and chic gift.

***MJH Design Arts has several high quality necessaires, similar to this example, in inventory. Please contact us to request photos and descriptions.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	sterling silver
Condition:	Good. Overall very good condition. One very tiny indentation to the reverse. Please note: There is reflection on the finely polished silver surface.
Creation Date:	c. 1900-1920
Styles / Movements:	Other, Traditional
Patterns:	Damask
Dealer Reference #:	mjhdesignarts.10..05.22/canted
Incollect Reference #:	600103

Dimensions

W.	2.75 in;	H.	0.6 in;	D.	3.75 in;
W.	6.99 cm;	H.	1.52 cm;	D.	9.53 cm;

Message from Seller:

MJH Design Arts reflects the broad and refined decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri, whose decades spent across Mexico, Spain, Asia, the East Coast, and the South inform a collection rooted in culture, history, and exceptional design. For inquiries, please contact 714.401.0556 or mjhdesignarts@gmail.com

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