I was cleaning my compacts a couple of days ago and it seems I have a confession to make. It turns out that the rose design compact I discussed in my first buy post wasn't actually my first buy, I can't believe I'd forgotten one! So to make up for it, here is my actual first buy:
This is a Musica or Musical compact, the name changed from Musica to Musical in-between the 1950's to 1960's. If anyone can help me identify a more specific date please don't hesitate to contact me. Its not much to look at from the outside and this example is showing its age however the inside is another story.
A wind up mechanism situated to the left and the small pin next to this allows the beholder to listen to music while applying their face powder from the compartment which is held behind the inner lid on the right hand side.
It reminds me of a musical ballerina jewellery box I once had when I was little. It saddens me how much stuff we throw away (myself included) which could have been passed on or held onto. Who knows, it could become a collectable one day!
I have a challenge for you; is anyone able to identify the song?
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