Ornate Antique Continental Powder Compact, Hallmarks & Original Mirror & Interior pastel a dark glaze rim

a dark glaze rim

and I would date this one mid-1800s

and cobalt sky encircled with a black border for the mourner's loss

A spectacular find

The interior is excellent in all ways

Ornate Antique Continental Powder Compact, Hallmarks & Original Mirror & Interior pastel a dark glaze rimOrnate antique likely German Victorian to Edwardian era silver like compact, "Alpacca" and maker hallmarks with original beveled mirror, powder puff, etc, intact inside! NOT silver, the Alpaca or Alpacca mark means it's in a sterling silver looking alloy. A beautiful piece for sure and, who is to know :). Unfortunately, Alpaca silver isn't actually silver at all It's an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc originally manufactured in Germany! It may not