This listing is for an unusual sterling silver and cream bakelite Lamkin houpette powder brush

The  hallmarked engine turned silver holder was made in Birmingham by Joseph Gloster Ltd in 1938

The brush is made of pale lilac lambswool

This is a scarce and unusual item which is in very good condition

TO USE: Remove top, pull chain, take puff out of case, drop chain back into case via the top and pull puff back into position

After use, pull the chain to pop the puff back

The silver hallmarks are slightly rubbed 

There is also a patent no. 32584 next to the hallmark

Please see the pictures as they form part of the listing

Height 7 cm excluding chain

Thank you for looking