{"product_id":"stratton-square-gold-powder-compact-with-empty-cartouche","title":"Vintage Stratton Powder Compact, Square Scalloped Gold-Tone Case, Floral Border, Blank Cartouche","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA quiet rectangle within a golden frame, its name unwritten and its edges carrying the years.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Stratton powder compact combines a square silhouette with softly scalloped edges and a decorative floral-scroll border. Fine wave-like texture covers the lid around a plain rectangular cartouche, left without a visible monogram. The reverse carries a repeating textured pattern, giving both sides their own play of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, a square mirror faces a hinged inner powder cover with fine linear decoration and the Stratton hand-and-compact emblem. Beneath it sits the powder compartment. The seller records the piece as used and in good overall condition, offered as compact only, with its visible finish wear described below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Particulars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Stratton, marked on the inner powder cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Square powder compact with mirror and hinged inner powder cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Scalloped edges with floral-scroll border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Fine wave-like texture surrounding a blank rectangular cartouche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartouche: No visible monogram or inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold-tone metal, exact composition unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage: Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good overall according to the seller’s notes, with pronounced edge finish wear and other visible age and use marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Compact only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe close-ups show substantial rubbing and patchy loss of the gold-tone finish along the scalloped case edges, particularly on the reverse and side walls, exposing darker areas beneath. Fine scratches and small dark marks are visible on the cartouche and surrounding metalwork. The pale powder-compartment area also shows brownish marks and discolouration. Please examine these details carefully; the blank cartouche is not described as untouched, and the compact is not offered as pristine. No precise manufacture date is claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA golden vanity relic with an unwritten centre and an honest record of handling. Carefully nestled in its treasure coffin, a vault relic from Vaen’kai Vault.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaen’kai Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55196525822291,"sku":"VKVPC-006","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/DSC_8398.jpg?v=1791124676","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/stratton-square-gold-powder-compact-with-empty-cartouche","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}