Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Compact. Turner & Simpson Birmingham 1954 Hexagonal

A charming solid silver powder compact by Turner & Simpson Ltd, hallmarked Birmingham 1954.

Turner & Simpson were an established Birmingham Jewellery Quarter silversmithing firm, founded in 1912 and particularly well regarded for their sterling silver and guilloché enamel vanity pieces produced through the mid-20th century. This example has their signature engine-turned finish across the lid, in a distinctive stepped, hexagonal Art Deco-style case.

The compact opens to reveal a mirror to the lid interior and a powder well fitted with its original mesh sifter and a smaller powder puff. The rim carries a personal engraved inscription reading "Love From Rowetts".

Hallmarks: T&S maker's mark (Turner & Simpson), Birmingham assay office mark, sterling silver standard mark, and 1954 date letter, all clearly struck to the interior base.

Dimensions: approx. 6.5cm x 6cm
Weight: 55.34g

Condition: Good vintage condition commensurate with age. The powder well shows historic residue and light discolouration to the puff, as shown in photos. Mirror is intact and clear, hinge and clasp both function correctly. Sold as seen, please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.