Vintage Kigu Bouquet Figural Jewelled Basket Powder Compact c.1950

Offered for your consideration is this vintage Kigu powder compact which is in the form of a basket complete with hinged carry handle. It is made of gold tone metal with all over machine turned pattern. The lid is set with a faux pearl and applied silver tone flowers, each of which has tiny faux gem in the middle. The case has firm hinge and secure push in catch and opens to reveal a cream celluloid interior marked with the Kigu logo and Made in England in the base and further marked Bouquet on the rim beneath the hinge. Under the lid is a clear and reflective glued glass mirror and the open powder well in the base is empty of powder and has the original sifter and Kigu marked puff. The compact measures 5.5cm in diameter across the lid and is 3.5cm in height excluding the hinged carry handle.