Rare Vintage Mascot Flower Basket Powder Compact c.1940

On offer is this rare Mascot figural powder compact dating circa 1940. The compact is in the form of a flower basket complete with rigid carry handle. The case has a flat base so can stand upright without support. It is made of gold tone metal with pretty floral motif and to the front the flowers have coloured accents. The case has firm hinge and secure catch and opens to reveal a framed glass mirror under the lid which is clear and reflective. The powder well in the base is covered by a hinged door marked Mascot which opens and closes correctly. The powder well in the base is empty of powder and retains it's clean powder sifter. This charming powder compact measures 9 cm in height (measured from the base to the top of the handle) and has a maximum width of 7 cm. This is a very rare and unusual powder compact. I have only ever seen this design before manufactured by Zell.