{"product_id":"vintage-mascot-for-rococo-london-musical-12717","title":"Vintage Mascot for Rococo London Musical Powder Compact 7.5cm Mother of Pearl Fascination Waltz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful vintage Mascot musical powder compact, specially manufactured for Rococo London in Great Britain during the late 1950s to early 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 7.5 cm in diameter, this elegant compact features a stunning checkerboard mother-of-pearl lid, beautifully complemented by a rich gilt metal body with an attractive engine-turned finish to the reverse. Opening the compact reveals a delightful musical movement, believed to play the romantic waltz Fascination (Valse Tzigane), adding to its charm and collectability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is stamped Rococo London, Made in Great Britain, and bears British Patent No. 753169, identifying the patented Mascot construction used in its manufacture. It retains its original mirror, original signed Rococo powder puff and original powder sifter, making it a particularly complete and desirable example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in very good vintage condition, the musical movement plays beautifully when the compact is opened. The mother-of-pearl lid is beautifully preserved with no obvious chips or cracks, displaying a lovely natural iridescence. The gilt finish remains bright with only light age-related surface wear and handling marks consistent with careful use. The mirror is clean with only minor signs of age, while the interior is clean and well presented, with the original powder well, sifter and signed Rococo puff all remaining in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful and increasingly collectible British musical powder compact, combining elegant mid-century craftsmanship with the timeless appeal of a traditional music box. Perfect for collectors of vintage vanity accessories, musical compacts and fine British powder compacts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate diameter: 7.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Compact Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54480450355541,"sku":null,"price":124.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8339\/2597\/files\/il_fullxfull.8352599453_du3k_2d8b2be6-33b1-414e-aafe-835596b6067f.jpg?v=1785196056","url":"https:\/\/thecompactcollective.co.uk\/products\/vintage-mascot-for-rococo-london-musical-12717","provider":"The Compact Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}