Stratton compact

Dimensions : W: 7. A super rare Stratton, England Miraclean powder compact.

Stratton is a brand of powder compacts , [1] lipstick holders and other devices and containers for cosmetics , made in Birmingham , England. The parent company was founded in as Stratnoid, and initially made knitting needles. In , the company began assembling compacts, using components imported from the United States. By the early s, it was making its own components in Birmingham, [3] and producing half of all the compacts made in the United Kingdom. In , the company patented a mechanism for a self-opening inner lid for compacts.

Stratton compact

This is a vintage Stratton powder compact from the mid 20th century. Gold tone, engine turned front with red baguette stones. Unused puff and sifter. Please see full description with measurements and condition below. Your name. Your email. The item details. Your message. Please prove you are human by selecting the plane. Very retro in style with machine turned fine decoration and red baguette glass stones. It has Hand Engine Turned decoration on the front and two lines of red baguette glass stones.

Download as PDF Printable version. Retrieved 1 September This lovely powder compact comes with the original sifter.

Unused vintage - gold Stratton convertible compact for pressed or loose face powder in its original presentation box. This design is a variation of Embossed Rose on Linen, a classic gold tone Stratton that features a satin woven texture to the lid contrasted with a border of shiny floral detail. Features an inner mirror and powder well with original sifter and label. To use solid make up you just remove the sifter, insert the 'pan' of solid foundation to the base double check measurements from your beauty brand of choice. This may also be used with loose face powder. You will need a new powder puff or applicator. The base has the Stratton logo on a bed of stars.

Eleanor and I feel as though it is important to pay tribute to the makers and also to say thank you to our customers, many of whom are fellow collectors. We like to create new historical fact packs for each subsequent sale, so that we are not duplicating information when the same customer purchases another piece from the same maker. During the history of the British firm, known at this time as Stratton Co. This company would produce limited editions to mark very special occurrences in British history. In one of the most spectacular British archaeological excavations took place at Sutton in Suffolk. Not one but two Anglo-Saxon cemeteries were discovered. The size, completeness and beauty of this find guaranteed these artifacts pride of place at the British Museum in London.

Stratton compact

Stratton is a brand of powder compacts , [1] lipstick holders and other devices and containers for cosmetics , made in Birmingham , England. The parent company was founded in as Stratnoid, and initially made knitting needles. In , the company began assembling compacts, using components imported from the United States. By the early s, it was making its own components in Birmingham, [3] and producing half of all the compacts made in the United Kingdom. In , the company patented a mechanism for a self-opening inner lid for compacts.

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Very retro in style with machine turned fine decoration and red baguette glass stones. If you would like me to take them into the shop for you to see please let me know. Unused vintage - gold Stratton convertible compact for pressed or loose face powder in its original presentation box. You will need a new powder puff or applicator. To use solid make up you just remove the sifter, insert the 'pan' of solid foundation to the base double check measurements from your beauty brand of choice. There is an area of wear on the back - please see the photos for more information. I agree to the Privacy Policy. Free uk delivery Free uk delivery. Wikimedia Commons. International buyers, please see the shipping calculator at checkout. Article Talk. By the early s, it was making its own components in Birmingham, [3] and producing half of all the compacts made in the United Kingdom.

Stratton has produced many beautiful powder compacts since the company was founded in as a knitting needle manufacturer, under the name of Stratnoid.

Download as PDF Printable version. Sold Out. Based in Germany or Italy? Please fill in the information below Name Email Tel Cancel. Ref: Contact Me To Buy. Features an inner mirror and powder well with original sifter and label. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Can we also interest you in these? Contact us prior to purchase as shipping is taking longer due to new packaging laws and customs delays. If you would like me to take them into the shop for you to see please let me know. It has Hand Engine Turned decoration on the front and two lines of red baguette glass stones. To calculate shipping costs, before you commit to buy, go to your shopping cart where you will find our shipping calculator. This can be opened by the small push bar — or if you open it fully it has a little push out bar on the back which releases the catch and the lid springs open! Tools Tools.