Vintage Powder Compact | Stratton Queen Convertible Powder Compact for Pressed Powder & Loose Powder order | Silver Village Scene

If you are considering how to add some style to your sustainable makeup or zero waste makeup routine, look no further than this vintage Stratton "Queen Convertible" Powder Compact.

The exterior of the compact is silver-toned (possible Silverplate, although I can't be sure) and the interior is made of gold-toned metal. The front of the compact has a very detailed relief of a 19th century village scene. I found many other examples of this village scene, which appears to include miners and fiddlers, on other vanity-type items that are often attributed to the silversmith Hans Jensen of Denmark.

- Type: Stratton "Queen Convertible" Powder Compact --> can be used with loose powder or with 67mm pressed powder pans

- Shape: It is round, with 10 indentations around the edge that make it look like a flower.

- Size: The "Queen Convertible" is one of the larger Stratton compacts. It measures 3.25" in diameter and about .5" thick.

- Mechanics: Opens with button on the side of the compact. A mirror is on one side. An open-centered metal lid holds the powder pan or filter in place in the reservoir.

- Brand / Markings: Back is marked "Stratton Made in England" with parallel lines and zig zags pattern.

- Dates To: 1970s or 1980s


CONDITION
The compact is in good vintage condition. It appears to not have been used - or used very lightly. Please review the photos!

- Exterior: Good condition with light signs of wear. Small marks on the back of the compact - not sure if they are tarnishing or some sort of sticker residue.

- Interior: Good - minimal to no signs of wear or tarnishing. Reservoir is clean.

- Mirror: Good - no chips, scratches, cracks, or discoloration.

- Sifter: Original sifter is included and doesn't appear to have been used.

- Puff: NO puff.

- Buttons / Hinges / Mechanics: The button to open the compact works well and everything opens, closes, and snaps smoothly.

- Box: NO box or pouchette.


USE
When considering if you want to use a vintage compact for makeup in order to move towards a zero waste routine, you probably are wondering how you can actually fill order it!

To use as a loose powder compact, you can either make your own powder or find a makeup brand with zero waste refill packaging.

To use as a pressed powder compact, you will need to find a pan that is 67mm wide or do a little DIY in order to fit a smaller pan into the compact. Rimmel Stay Matte fits, but you will need to remove the pan from its original packaging (which is plastic). There are many smaller pans that come in sustainable packaging, but you would need to DIY a way to keep it in place.

This compact is so beautiful. It would be lovely as a functional piece in anyone's makeup collection. It's a perfect desk companion for when you want to touch up before video calls!