Stratton Compact Mirror Black Basalt Ten Sided Convertible 1960s minaudiere A double thumb catch ensures

A double thumb catch ensures ease of opening

Measures 3 1/4 inches diameter and weighs 89

Basildon & Callander shields were made in Great Britain

The lid is decorated with beautiful guilloche engraving

Stratton Compact Mirror Black Basalt Ten Sided Convertible 1960s minaudiere A double thumb catch ensuresThis is such a beautiful Stratton Ten Sided Convertible compact mirror which is fitted with a black basalt plaque commissioned by the makers of the Stratton brand and supplied by Josiah Wedgwood Ltd. The known years of availability for this model is 1962 1968. However, the large majority of these were not adorned with black basalt. This material was one of Josiah Wedgwood's favourite 'ceramic bodies'. Wedgwood described it as The Black is sterling,