1950s Kigu Locket Top Novelty Powder Compact Suitable For Loose Face Powder powder bowls / powder boxes Two enchanting birds (Cyanistes caeruleus)

Two enchanting birds (Cyanistes caeruleus) are perched on twigs

There is some tarnish on the base which I will leave

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There is no loss of colour from the enamel at all & the frame is remarkable

The lid has an ornate bright-cut panel which features floral motifs and scroll work with niello providing an eye-catching contrast

1950s Kigu Locket Top Novelty Powder Compact Suitable For Loose Face Powder powder bowls / powder boxes Two enchanting birds (Cyanistes caeruleus)The most gorgeous Kigu Minerva 53 Series Locket compact in excellent condition. This model of compact is described on the Kigu archive as: A lively imaginative design, incorporating locket holder for two photographs. Engraved design in jeweller's all gilt finish surrounds the nicely decorated photo holder. As you can see this vintage powder compact is designed to hold both the recipient's photo and also that of her partner. Just below this a section