Stratton compact

This is a vintage Stratton powder compact from the mid 20th century.

Stratton is a brand of powder compacts , [1] lipstick holders and other devices and containers for cosmetics , made in Birmingham , England. The parent company was founded in as Stratnoid, and initially made knitting needles. In , the company began assembling compacts, using components imported from the United States. By the early s, it was making its own components in Birmingham, [3] and producing half of all the compacts made in the United Kingdom. In , the company patented a mechanism for a self-opening inner lid for compacts. A new factory at Warstock Road, Birmingham, was acquired. This article about a company of the UK is a stub.

Stratton compact

Dimensions : W: 7. A super rare Stratton, England Miraclean powder compact. This powder compact was made in and features the Miraclean system which self cleans the internal mirror - cleaning any loose powder away every time you open and close the compact. The compact is made of brass and has a lovely black polka dot finish accented with a gold fleur-de-lys pattern. This lovely powder compact comes with the original sifter. There is the signature Stratton logo on the lid of the powder well. The pattern on the lid has a couple of areas in two corners which are rubbed. There is an area of wear on the back - please see the photos for more information. The lid of the powder well closes with the firm click. The miraclean system works really well.

All vintage items have been pre-used, unless stated otherwise, and may have gentle signs of wear.

Unused vintage - gold Stratton convertible compact for pressed or loose face powder in its original presentation box. This design is a variation of Embossed Rose on Linen, a classic gold tone Stratton that features a satin woven texture to the lid contrasted with a border of shiny floral detail. Features an inner mirror and powder well with original sifter and label. To use solid make up you just remove the sifter, insert the 'pan' of solid foundation to the base double check measurements from your beauty brand of choice. This may also be used with loose face powder. You will need a new powder puff or applicator.

Stratton is a brand of powder compacts , [1] lipstick holders and other devices and containers for cosmetics , made in Birmingham , England. The parent company was founded in as Stratnoid, and initially made knitting needles. In , the company began assembling compacts, using components imported from the United States. By the early s, it was making its own components in Birmingham, [3] and producing half of all the compacts made in the United Kingdom. In , the company patented a mechanism for a self-opening inner lid for compacts. A new factory at Warstock Road, Birmingham, was acquired.

Stratton compact

Stratton has produced many beautiful powder compacts since the company was founded in as a knitting needle manufacturer, under the name of Stratnoid. In , the name was changed to Stratton and the firm began importing parts from America and assembling powder compacts. By the s, manufacturing began in Birmingham, with Stratton making all its own parts. However, in enemy bombing resulted in the closure of four of its five factories. In , operations resumed but rationing and a shortage of metal slowed production. By the s Stratton was a worldwide success as powder compacts were hugely fashionable. Sadly, by the s fashions had changed and demand for compacts had declined. Stratton was sold in , and there was a small scale revival in the s. Although the name remains, Stratton compacts are no longer made in England and are now sold as Stratton of Mayfair, using assembled components. Stratton compacts were produced in very large numbers.

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Without doubt Stratton were the most successful brand of British powder compact.

Enquire Print Email item Download images. To calculate shipping costs, before you commit to buy, go to your shopping cart where you will find our shipping calculator. To use solid make up you just remove the sifter, insert the 'pan' of solid foundation to the base double check measurements from your beauty brand of choice. Everything is sent in biodegradable mailbags or card boxes. Another quality check takes place at the time of packaging for delivery. This is a vintage Stratton powder compact from the mid 20th century. Your email. The base has the Stratton logo on a bed of stars. Free uk delivery Free uk delivery. The compact opens easily and closes with a firm click. Wikimedia Commons. This powder compact was made in and features the Miraclean system which self cleans the internal mirror - cleaning any loose powder away every time you open and close the compact. Unused vintage - gold Stratton convertible compact for pressed or loose face powder in its original presentation box. Your name.