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Jonteel Powder Compact Silver Plated Bird of Paradise 1920s Art Deco Finger Ring

$ 60.72

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Replaced chain, new chain 925 Sterling Italy. Hexagon compact silver plated, a little wear on raised areas and blemish on one side edge. Empty. Made by Evans Case Co for United Drug Jonteel line. First metal compact for Jonteel
  • Brand: Jonteel United Drug
  • Model: Jonteel Powder Compact Finger Ring
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930

    Description

    Beautiful Art Deco Jonteel Bird of Paradise Silver Plated Powder Compact with Finger Ring
    1 5/8 inches across
    3/4 inch thick
    Double chain marked 925 Sterling Silver Italy, replacement for original chain
    Chains 4 inches long, original finger ring
    c1920 to 1922 as per magazine ads during that period termed "Smart Vanity Case"
    Compact is silver plated, marked Sheffield plate on inner rim edge of mirror
    Sheffield Plate was changed to Imperial Plate in 1923 due to conflict with Sheffield brand in the UK
    Some light wear to plate on raised areas, one blemish on one side
    Mirror has a couple of silvering blemishes
    Empty
    Hexagon shaped
    Book piece, the first metal compact made for the Jonteel line by United Drug Co (previously cardboard containers)
    Compact made by Evans Case Co and started Evans down the path of producing compacts, eventually
    branding their own