As mentioned in my previous post Butterfly Wings I have been very lucky to obtain a few butterfly wing compacts...
A Gwenda compact picturing the ship Asturias. This ship was in service between 1925 and 1957. Asturias was a passenger ship on which people embarked on 4 - 5 week journey from Britain to Australia. For more information you can visit http://www.ssasturias.net. The image on the compact is sadly damaged but remains a fine example of a compact made with genuine butterfly wings.
Here we have another Gwenda compact featuring the HMS Somersetshire, 1927 -1954. Butterfly wing compacts are easily damaged through general wear and tear and exposure to sunlight or damp so its rare to find one in good condition. The inside of the compact however is immaculate.
Next up is from the 1935 Empire Exhibition which is in excellent condition. If you use a magnifying glass you can see the scales of the butterfly wing showing that genuine butterfly wings were used rather than a foil background.
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I'll be looking to expand my butterfly wing compact collection and will keep you posted as I learn more about them. Aside from butterfly wings, Stratton is my brand of choice and take up the majority of my collection...
I was so pleased with this addition, an original Stratnoid containing rouge:
Another exciting find was this Stratton lipstick holder. It came with the original tag still attached which I found fascinating...
My research and hunt for beautiful vintage compacts continues; I will keep you posted with any new finds and share the rest of my collection with you soon....
