A mid-century brass powder compact by Melissa, dating to the 1950s. This round compact has a 7cm diameter and features a smart ribbed front with a blank cartouche for initials, and a guilloché-style patterned back. Inside is the original mirror, inner lid and mesh sifter. The mirror shows foxing from age, and there is light wear throughout, which adds to its vintage character.
Melissa were a well-known British maker of compacts and vanity accessories, popular from the 1940s to the 1960s. This piece is a lovely example of their mid-century style, perfect for collectors of vintage cosmetics or as a decorative display item.