Original Vintage: 1950s Brass Gold Novelty Compact
 
Dating from: 1950s 
 
Measurements 
Diameter 2” (5.2cm)
Height: 2 ¼” (5.5 cm)
 
Signed Pygmalion Brand No- 1960 Made in England Patent Pending 
 
Pygmalion was a name owned by a British company S. D. Rand Ltd. Which was based in London. The name was registered for cosmetic boxes by Salo David Rand in 1942, Adverts featuring Pygmalion cease in the mid 1950s making it a very short-lived company 
 
Made of Engine turned brass 
 
Style: A collectable novelty hinged powder compact 
 
Features: An intricated engine turned design with a spring-loaded thumb side catch, inside there is a little mirror with a little bit of foxing to the edges. The powder pan in lined in cream with Bakelite and signed with the words “Pygmalion” No1960 Made in England Patent Pending 
 
Back Design: Flat plate to sit on 
 
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition: a little bit of wera on flat base and foxing to edges of mirror. 
 
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age, but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection. Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
 
Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)