1950s Kigu Locket Top Novelty Powder Compact Suitable For Loose Face Powder powder bowls / powder boxes The accordion is inscribed 'HOHNER'

The accordion is inscribed 'HOHNER'

They made cases

Two enchanting birds (Cyanistes caeruleus) are perched on twigs

The highly reflective vitreous blue enamel is like a mirror and so to show prospective customers the condition of the enamel we have included a dull overhead shot (image two) where all light is blocked out

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 The accordion is inscribed 'HOHNER'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