Unusual Powder Compact with Watch. 1930's

SOLD

Unusual Powder Compact with Watch. 1930's

Unusual Powder Compact with Watch. 1930's (Powder Compartment)

Unusual powder compact with built-in watch in very good condition. Most likely dating from the 1930's.

Rectangular nickel plated case with bevelled ends, covered in dark brown leather. The top section contains a built-in watch, the lower, a powder compartment (containing original mesh insert) with a sprung loaded lid which is fitted with a mirror. The lid is opened by pressing a button mounted on the compact's side. Length of case : 93.5mm. Case condition : 90% (powder compartment does not appear to have been used).

Gilt cylinder escapement movement. Movement condition (appearance) : 95%. Time keeping : Runs slow. 

Silver coloured dial with subsidiary seconds. Black numerals. Blue steel hands. Dial condition : 95%.

-----------------------------------------------------------

Bookmark and Share

Click Here To Visit My Aviation & Motoring Web Site !

[ Top | Home | Wrist Watches | Pocket Watches | Clocks & Other Items | Search Web Site ]
Links | Feedback | Mailing List | Archive | Contacts | Customer Info. ]

Copyright ©. 1998 - 2012. Chris Balm.

 

 

 

All Watch Sites Watch Top 100's by Connectingwatches.com Enter The :: Best 100 :: Watch Related Sites on the Net and Vote for
this Site !!! EuropeanTop100 Watches & Jewels Top Watch Sites