Vintage Black Celluloid Powder Compact with Victorian Scene This unusual. special & different compact is octagonal in shape with a wonderful Victorian figural litho scene with great composition & colour. The surrounding black celluloid is painted in a dark gold scrolled design. The base of the compact is black celluloid & is designed as such to give a spiderweb effect. Inside is circular brass that lifts up when the lid is opened & comes out as a complete unit. The brass hinge is not connected to the base but instead the celluloid base has been crafted as such that it has a deliberate area that is cut away so that the hinge nestles inside beautifully. When opening as the brass ring comes away you just gently push it back down if your intention is not to disengage the lid from the base. The compact opens & closes snugly without issue. The mirror inside has very slight pitting marks. There is no powder - but some powder residue…which I have never tried to remove completely - but could be done - as can see by my fingernail marks through it Vintage Collectable Black Celluloid Powder Compact With Victorian Scene
