{"product_id":"vintage-painted-enamel-and-silver-hexagonal-powder-compact-with-mirror","title":"Vintage Painted Enamel and Silver Hexagonal Powder Compact with Mirror","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Colorful Pastoral Scene in an Elegant Hexagonal Form\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis charming \u003cb\u003evintage silver powder compact\u003c\/b\u003e features a colorful painted enamel scene depicting a musician serenading two elegantly dressed women within an idyllic garden landscape. Inspired by the romantic pastoral imagery of the Rococo period, the miniature composition is rendered in vivid shades of pink, blue, green and golden yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe enamel panel is framed by a finely detailed decorative border, while the hexagonal silver case is finished with delicately patterned sides and a discreet thumbpiece. The reverse is left undecorated, creating a restrained contrast to the richly colored scene on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOpening the compact reveals an interior mirror and powder compartment. Remarkably, the compact still retains powder inside, which has been left in place as an interesting part of the object’s history. The remaining powder is preserved for \u003cb\u003ehistorical and collectible interest only and is not intended for cosmetic use\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cb\u003e2.5 inches (63.5 mm) across\u003c\/b\u003e, the compact has an appealing size for display while retaining the portability for which these personal accessories were originally created. Both decorative and evocative of another era, it would make a distinctive addition to a collection of vintage vanity accessories, painted enamel objects or silver collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eObject Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Powder compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Painted enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScene:\u003c\/b\u003e Musician with two elegantly dressed women in a garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Rococo-inspired pastoral scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Hexagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterior:\u003c\/b\u003e Mirror and powder compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e Retains vintage powder for collectible interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeasurement:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage condition with surface wear and patina consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePainted enamel powder compacts were designed as both practical accessories and miniature decorative objects. This example is especially appealing for its vibrant pastoral scene, architectural hexagonal form and surviving interior contents. The remaining powder gives the compact a time-capsule quality, offering a tangible connection to its original purpose and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DSF Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45211197276226,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0142\/3405\/8816\/files\/Vintage_Painted_Enamel_and_Silver_Hexagonal_Powder_Compact_with_Mirror.jpg?v=1789410662","url":"https:\/\/dsfantiquejewelry.com\/products\/vintage-painted-enamel-and-silver-hexagonal-powder-compact-with-mirror","provider":"DSF Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}