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Berton powder pot

Top view of a powder pot showing the moulded cornflower decoration in the lid. Top view of a powder pot showing the internal layer. Top view of a powder pot showing all the inside surfaces. Top view of a powder pot showing the lid, and the underside of the internal layer. Underside view of a powder pot showing the moulded inscription in the base.
Top view of a powder pot showing the moulded cornflower decoration in the lid. Top view of a powder pot showing the internal layer. Top view of a powder pot showing all the inside surfaces. Top view of a powder pot showing the lid, and the underside of the internal layer. Underside view of a powder pot showing the moulded inscription in the base.

Classification

Description

A round screw top pot with an internal removeable layer to hold a powder puff away from any powder in the base. The lid has raised, moulded floral decoration.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Berton

Inscriptions

moulded: "Berton. London. England" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006377SA

Date

1950 - 1959 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
UF
urea formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
34mm
Diameter
100mm

Colour

blue