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Dali Elgin ''Bird-in-Hand'' silver plated compact

Designed by Salvador Dali for Elgin American circa 1950, marked ''Dali'' and ''Elgin American / Made in U.S.A. / Pat. Pend.'', in the form of a bird with crossed wings, in silver finish with 14K gold overlay to feathers, with powder compartment, pill box, mirror and lipstick, 4.75'' H x 2.5'' W x 1.25'' D, est:$400/600. Provenance: Property of a Private Collector, New York, NY.

Condition report

Good overall condition. With some typical light rubbed wear to silver finish on exterior and interior, commensurate with age and use. General light marks and scratches, noticeable to birds head and to interior around tail and edges of powder compartment. With original lipstick. Some slight spotting to mirror.