Vintage Mid Century Clover Musical Powder Compact Mother of Pearl Inlay c.1950

A beautiful mid-century vintage musical powder compact manufactured by the Japanese brand Clover, dating to the 1950s. The lid is decorated with an iridescent mosaic of genuine mother-of-pearl tiles arranged in an elegant chequerboard/basket weave pattern. The tiles are in exceptional vintage condition with lifting. The structural gold-tone brass body opens via a secure push clasp to reveal a clear, clean bevelled interior mirror and a hinged inner powder well door. The internal mechanical wind-up music box mechanism is fully functional and plays its song clearly upon opening the lid. Inclusions: Includes the interior mirror and powder compartment well. (Note: No original box or presentation pouch included)