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On offer is this attractive, unused powder compact by the French designer Germaine Monteil. This powder compact dates to the 1960s and measures 6.5cm by 4.5cm. It is made of gold tone metal and is decorated with a large cut and faceted amethyst glass jewel at the centre of the lid. The glass stone has beaded and scalloped metal frame.
This compact has firm hinge and secure catch and opens to reveal a clear and reflective glass mirror under the lid. The powder well in the base retains the full contents of superglow solid satin pressed powder and the original marked puff.
measurements
Height:
4.5 cm
Width:
6.5 cm
measurements
declaration
WhatSheWants has clarified that the Vintage French Germain Monteil Amethyst Glass Jewelled Superglow Solid Satin Powder Compact c.1960 (LA478774) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1960
declaration
condition
condition
Offered in good condition with no dents or dings to the case, clean and shiny gold tone metal, undamaged glass stone and clean interior.