RARE Vintage Faux Tortoise Shell Art Deco Style "PYGMALION" Vanity Set in Original Black Suede Drawstring Bag

Period:  1940's to 1950's

Two part set of Hand Mirror & Brush in Faux Tortoise Shell Bakelite with Diamante trim on handle with original Black Suede drawstring bag

Stamped:  Pygmalion No.12, Made in England.

Historical Information About The Pygmalion Brand

Research carried out by powder compact specialist Juliette Edwards reveals that the Pygmalion name was owned by British company S. D. Rand Ltd., which was based in London. The name was registered 'for cosmetic boxes' by Salo David Rand in 1942. S. D. Rand Ltd was incorporated in 1949. Advertisements featuring Pygmalion products appear to cease in the mid 1950s, making it a very short-lived company. Whilst Rand applied for patents covering various well-known Pygmalion compacts, the company's focus was on designing, importing, finishing and selling ladies powder compacts, rather than manufacturing them.

As their focus was on ladies powder compacts, this opera style handbag vanity set is VERY RARE indeed and is in excellent museum condition.


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