Powder box; France, first third of the 20th century.

Powder compact; France, first third of the 20th century.
Silver 800 gilt and tortoiseshell covers.
It shows signs of use and slight wear on the clasp.
Contrasts in the interior.
Measurements: 1 x 10 x 7 cm.
The popularity of powder boxes dates back to the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century, a time when make-up was not yet socially accepted and when the first powder boxes were usually hidden in accessories such as walking sticks, jewellery or hat pins.