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Vintage Birmingham British English Sterling Silver Cobalt Blue Enameled Compact Ladies
$325.00
Excellent Condition. No worn enamel. No repair. Sorry for the photo glare. This is a stunning cobalt blue enameled ladies compact with 1955 Birmingham English Sterling Silver hallmarks and the British royal crown on top. Size is 3″ across. Weight is 121.5 grams. From an estate. The inside has its original mirror finish and looks like it was rarely used. Other than a few light surface scratches on the inside it is in wonderful condition. All of the cobalt blue enamel work is intact. It was never monogrammed or inscribed. The back has a fancy weave pattern in the sterling that is still crisp. There are no dents or dings. This is a gorgeous vintage statement compact for your English Silver collection.
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