An early 20th century German sterling silver and guilloche enamel compact, probably Pforzheim, import marks for London 1930 by HC Freeman

Of rectangular form with a push button release with a hinged lid raised by a chased thumbpiece, the exterior with engine turned decoration, the lid topped with translucent royal blue enamel, edged with a chased band. The gilt interior with a mirror oposite a hinged powder compartment underneath a miniature lipstick holder. Import marks on mirror, interior and thumbpiece.

Length - 5.5 cm / 2.16 inches

Weight - 84.06 grams / 2.71 ozt