Antique 1920s Karess Woodworth Art Nouveau Silver Plated Compact With Mirror

Description

Up for consideration is a beautiful antique 1920s Karess Woodworth art nouveau silver plated compact with mirror. Hallmarked with patent # 1570382. Beautiful Art Deco/art nouveau period etched/embossed relief of flower and scroll motif on top, bottom and inside on mirror back. It measures 2” long x 1.75” wide closed. Absolutely beautiful compact for the discerning collector. This piece is silver plated. Sadly It’s missing it’s inside oval cutout inserts for rouge And powder. The mirror separates the two sections with mirror on center. The inserts were Hallmarked “Karess New York Paris. “ The patent # is Hallmarked on mirror surround. This compact was invented by Arthur S Lyhne, he invented a famous lamp too. He applied for his patent for this compact on 7/19/1922. He was not approved for patent however until 1/19/1926. Compact has a snap over clasp and. mirror is on a swing clasp. This old man mini See pics for more information on condition. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.  All items are from smoke free home and I reused packing materials for mailing. No international buyers and no returns. Thank you for looking and happy shopping! No returns I appreciate positive feedback. No returns.