{"product_id":"vintage-musical-powder-compact-black-99486","title":"Vintage Musical Powder Compact – Black Enamel Guitar, Mother of Pearl Inlay – 1950s Vanity Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking and unusual vintage musical powder compact dating to the 1950s, featuring a beautifully detailed black enamel lid with a stylised guitar design, highlighted with fine gilt detailing, red jewel accents, and a luminous crescent of mother of pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a musical compact, fitted with a wind-up mechanism which plays when activated. The music plays well and clearly, and as is typical of vintage movements, may occasionally benefit from a gentle nudge to start when cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the compact is exceptionally well preserved, with a clear mirror, clean interior, and original compartments intact. It retains its original instruction paper and comes complete with its protective pouch, giving it a lovely complete feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior presents beautifully, with a glossy enamel finish and crisp detailing that really stands out. Musical compacts of this quality are highly collectible, combining decorative design with mechanical charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful piece for a collector, or a unique and thoughtful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 8.5 cm x 6.5 cm (3.35 x 2.55 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent vintage condition. The enamel and gilt finish display beautifully with minimal signs of use. The interior is clean, the mirror is intact, and the musical mechanism is in working order. As noted, the music may occasionally require a gentle nudge to start when cold, which is typical of vintage pieces of this kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Compact Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54466692186453,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8339\/2597\/files\/il_fullxfull.7964273167_pn4v.jpg?v=1785026155","url":"https:\/\/thecompactcollective.co.uk\/products\/vintage-musical-powder-compact-black-99486","provider":"The Compact Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}