{"product_id":"vintage-brass-and-mother-of-pearl-powder-compact-a-popular-and-elegant-vanity-accessory-heavily-produced-during-the-mid-20th-century-particularly-the-1950s-and-1960s","title":"Vintage Mother of Pearl Parquetry Powder Compact, Gold-Tone, MOP Mosaic Tile Lid, Swing Inner Lid, Full Accessories, Mid-Century, Unmarked","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShell and gold. Each tile a different light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lid of this compact is inlaid with a parquetry mosaic of natural mother of pearl: rectangular and irregular tiles of iridescent white MOP arranged in a geometric staggered-row pattern, each piece fractionally different in tone, each one shifting between cream, silver, and pale blush as the light moves across it. The tiles are set into a recessed disc in a gold-tone lid with a fine engraved border at the outer rim. The overall effect is quiet and beautiful in the way that natural materials always are: no two angles look quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compact is large and circular, the reverse carrying a clean spun or brushed concentric radial finish. There is no visible maker's stamp; this style of MOP parquetry compact was produced by a number of mid-century British and Continental European makers including Kigu, Mascot, and various French and Italian workshops, and the two-lid mechanism here is consistent with that tradition. The inner lid swings open on its own hinge to reveal a round bevelled mirror set in the gold-tone inner lid face, then lifts again to access the powder base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior is new and fully equipped: the white pressed mesh sifter disc sits in the gold-tone base, the original puff is present, and the slip is in place beneath. The mirror is bright and clean. The double-barrel outer hinge is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Particulars:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Unmarked; style consistent with mid-century British or Continental European production (Kigu, Mascot, or similar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Large circular compact with swing inner-lid mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Mother of pearl parquetry mosaic tile inlay in gold-tone surround; fine engraved border to outer rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Spun\/brushed concentric radial finish, gold-tone; no visible maker stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Round bevelled mirror to inner lid face (bright, clean); gold-tone base with white pressed mesh sifter; original puff; slip present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Original puff, sifter, slip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: Outer box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Mid-century, 1950s-1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shell does the work. It always has.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrives tucked inside its own treasure coffin and carefully wrapped as a vault relic, ready for gifting or keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaen’kai Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54934065447251,"sku":"VKVC-120","price":114.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/DSC_7692.jpg?v=1789324615","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/vintage-brass-and-mother-of-pearl-powder-compact-a-popular-and-elegant-vanity-accessory-heavily-produced-during-the-mid-20th-century-particularly-the-1950s-and-1960s","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}