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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 expresses the broad decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri. Mary, having lived the majority of her life overseas--Mexico, Spain and Asia plus The East Coast and The South--brings these cultural influences to her carefully selected offerings. MJH DESIGN ARTS aims to offer objects incorporating great design, history, construction and life. Our aesthetic is constantly evolving and stretches from late 17th century furniture to 21st century lighting.