{"product_id":"stratton-baron-pas-de-quatre-ballerina-37437","title":"Stratton Baron Pas de Quatre Ballerina Powder Compact 1950s Ballet Dancers 8cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and highly collectable vintage Stratton powder compact featuring the striking Pas de Quatre ballet scene photographed for Stratton by Baron, dating from the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe richly coloured lid depicts four celebrated ballerinas – Alicia Markova, Alexandra Danilova, Natalie Krassovska and Tatiana Riabouchinska – posed in their romantic white and pink costumes against a magnificent deep cobalt blue background. The image retains the small Baron signature at the lower edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene originates from the work of renowned society and ballet photographer Baron (Sterling Henry Nahum), whose ballet photographs were reproduced in colour for a special series of Stratton compacts. This particular composition depicts Pas de Quatre, making it a wonderful piece of both vintage vanity and ballet history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 8cm in diameter, the compact has a gold-tone case with an engine-turned reverse. Opening reveals the mirror, fitted powder compartment and sifter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative lid is particularly impressive, with the ballerina scene remaining exceptionally vibrant and the deep blue background retaining a beautiful lustrous finish. There is age-related wear and discolouration to the gold-tone metalwork, including some discolouration around the catch which may improve with careful cleaning. The interior sifter also shows age and previous use. Please study the photographs carefully as these form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of one of Stratton’s most recognisable and sought-after ballet designs, combining the work of an important 20th-century photographer with four internationally celebrated ballerinas. The extraordinary cobalt blue ground and beautifully preserved Pas de Quatre scene make this an especially eye-catching addition to a Stratton, ballet or vintage vanity collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Compact Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54558865817941,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8339\/2597\/files\/il_fullxfull.8400467933_95km_fc5f15ed-4687-449c-97ac-38ea385ea6f4.jpg?v=1786176663","url":"https:\/\/thecompactcollective.co.uk\/products\/stratton-baron-pas-de-quatre-ballerina-37437","provider":"The Compact Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}