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Vintage Mother's Day Gifts Potter & Moore compact
Potter & Moore Lavender Seller powder compact. At first glance you may think this is a Yardley Lavender Seller compact but no it is much more rare. Made by Potter & Moore c. 1930. This company was established in 1749 by the physic gardeners Ephraim Potter & William Moore who specialized in growing lavender. Their location was rural Mitcham. Their Eveline Road premises extracted lavender oil . This area of England had been known from the 1500s to produce lavender. The company's reputation for high quality products guaranteed their success & they are still in business today.
This gorgeous antique compact is in excellent condition. The celluloid lid still beautiful - a lady in an emerald green hat, shoes & dress with a black bodice riding side-saddle on a black horse holding a sprig of lavender aloft. The horse has been fitted with huge panniers which are full of lavender. The background has subtle creams and yellows, the lower ground is brown & grey. The lower ground and fences are gilt. The most charming of vanities & without any fading to this durable lid at all. On lifting the lid you will see an excellent mirror surrounded by a bezel which is deep gold in colour. Most charming of all the powder well still has the original paper leaflet which states 'POTTER & MORE 1749 MITCHAM LAVENDER COMPACT POWDER RACHEL REFILLS CONSISTING OF A POWDER GODET AND A NEW PUFF ARE AVAILABLE PRICE 1/- EACH ISSUED IN SIX TINTS RACHEL. NATURELLE. RACHEL FONCE. BLANCHE. ROSSEE. SUNBURN.' All clasps & hinges work perfectly. The base has a beautiful guilloche design & it is signed 'POTTER & MOORE MITCHAM'.Measures 2" & weighs 33.2 grams.
Free lavishly illustrated history of this piece included.
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This gorgeous antique compact is in excellent condition. The celluloid lid still beautiful - a lady in an emerald green hat, shoes & dress with a black bodice riding side-saddle on a black horse holding a sprig of lavender aloft. The horse has been fitted with huge panniers which are full of lavender. The background has subtle creams and yellows, the lower ground is brown & grey. The lower ground and fences are gilt. The most charming of vanities & without any fading to this durable lid at all. On lifting the lid you will see an excellent mirror surrounded by a bezel which is deep gold in colour. Most charming of all the powder well still has the original paper leaflet which states 'POTTER & MORE 1749 MITCHAM LAVENDER COMPACT POWDER RACHEL REFILLS CONSISTING OF A POWDER GODET AND A NEW PUFF ARE AVAILABLE PRICE 1/- EACH ISSUED IN SIX TINTS RACHEL. NATURELLE. RACHEL FONCE. BLANCHE. ROSSEE. SUNBURN.' All clasps & hinges work perfectly. The base has a beautiful guilloche design & it is signed 'POTTER & MOORE MITCHAM'.Measures 2" & weighs 33.2 grams.
Free lavishly illustrated history of this piece included.
Scroll down to buy.
We want you to be happy with your purchases from us and so we offer a full money back guarantee (less postage costs) on all orders. See our website policies for details.
Guaranteed worldwide delivery. Free worldwide tracked and insured shipping.
Delivery aims:
Free shipping - UK next working day delivery when purchased before 11 am.
Free shipping - Europe approximately five working days.
Free shipping - USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada & the rest of the world approximately 5-10 working days or less.
Buy three or more listings, you will get a 10% discount on your entire order. Free gift box and tag. Ask us about reservations / layaway if you would like to place an item on hold.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Sold. Thank you. Price confidential.
Date 1930s
1930s Antiques Material Celluloid
Origin English
Maker POTTER & MOORE
Item code as395a1148
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Sold. Thank you. Price confidential.
View all stock from
The Vintage Compact Shop
Private dealer
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Cheshire
Tel : 0789 6616374
Non UK callers : +44 789 6616374
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