1934 Schelp poederdoos, Alfred Dunhill - Box - .925 silver

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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

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Rare shell-shaped silver powder compact by Alfred Dunhill, London, hallmarked 1934 with Lion, Leopard, AD and the 1934 T, in .925 silver, measuring 2 cm by 7.2 cm by 7.2 cm and weighing 84 g, in good used condition with a missing inner mirror (replaceable) but includes ring, sieve and powder puff.

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Rare silver powder box by Alfred Dunhill, London.
The powder box is made in the shape of a shell.
Approved with Lion, panther, AD and the letter t from 1934.
Furthermore, it lists "Dunhill London" and Reg. No. 797348.
The powder box is, as such, in very good condition.
Only the mirror on the inside is missing.
(this can indeed be custom-made by a glazier)
The ring to secure the mirror is included as well.
There are also the sieve and the powder puff.
This powder box is of high quality!
Finishes perfectly. Collector's item!

Please see all the photos (including measurements).
They are part of the description.
Word of course well packed and shipped.

Please Note:

Plexiglas displays are not part of this lot.
These are only intended to optimize the photos.
Good luck with your bidding!

Rare silver powder box by Alfred Dunhill, London.
The powder box is made in the shape of a shell.
Approved with Lion, panther, AD and the letter t from 1934.
Furthermore, it lists "Dunhill London" and Reg. No. 797348.
The powder box is, as such, in very good condition.
Only the mirror on the inside is missing.
(this can indeed be custom-made by a glazier)
The ring to secure the mirror is included as well.
There are also the sieve and the powder puff.
This powder box is of high quality!
Finishes perfectly. Collector's item!

Please see all the photos (including measurements).
They are part of the description.
Word of course well packed and shipped.

Please Note:

Plexiglas displays are not part of this lot.
These are only intended to optimize the photos.
Good luck with your bidding!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
84 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
Londen
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Designer/Artist/Maker
1934 Schelp poederdoos, Alfred Dunhill
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
2 cm
Width
7.2 cm
Depth
7.2 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940
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