Antique 1920s Karess Woodworth Art Nouveau Silver Plated Compact With Mirror

Description

Up for consideration is a beautiful antique 1920s Karess Woodworth art nouveau silver plated compact with mirror. Hallmarked with patent # 1570382 on the mirror. Beautiful Art Deco/art nouveau period etched/embossed relief of flower and scroll motif on top, bottom and inside on mirror back. It measures 2” long x 1.75” wide closed. Absolutely beautiful compact for the discerning collector. This piece is silver plated.The mirror separates the two sections with mirror on center. The inserts were Hallmarked “Karess New York Paris. This compact was invented by Arthur S Lyhne. He applied for his patent for this compact on 7/19/1922. He was not approved for patent however until 1/19/1926. Compact has a snap over clasp and. Mirror is on a swing clasp.