Vintage Stratton Kiwi Bird Abalone Powder Compact | Mother of Pearl Mosaic Powder Compact | New Zealand Souvenir Vanity Compact | 7.5cm

A stunning vintage Stratton powder compact featuring a beautifully detailed gold-tone kiwi bird set against a spectacular crushed abalone shell mosaic lid. The natural abalone creates an ever-changing display of iridescent blues, greens, teals and violet tones, ensuring that no two examples are exactly alike.

Produced by Stratton of England, this striking powder compact combines the quality and craftsmanship for which the company became renowned with one of New Zealand’s most recognisable national symbols. The finely detailed kiwi bird stands proudly against the shimmering abalone background, creating a design that is both elegant and highly collectible.

Inside, the compact retains its original mirror, powder compartment and gauze sifter. The interior remains bright and clean, while the reverse features Stratton’s classic engine-turned finish and maker’s mark. The compact opens and closes securely and presents beautifully both as a practical vanity accessory and as a display piece.

Abalone powder compacts have long been sought after by collectors due to their vibrant natural shell decoration, while kiwi bird examples appeal to collectors of New Zealand memorabilia as well as Stratton enthusiasts. The combination of the two makes this a particularly desirable piece.

Whether displayed on a vanity table, added to a collection of vintage powder compacts or given as a thoughtful gift, this beautiful compact captures the glamour of a bygone era when elegance travelled in every handbag.

Measurements

Diameter: 7.5 cm (2.95 inches)

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with vibrant abalone shell decoration, bright interior, original gauze sifter and clear mirror. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.