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Stratton compacts were designed and produced in Birmingham, England by Laughton & Sons Ltd. from 1923. Some of the earliest Stratton compacts carry the name "Stratnoid", which was also the trade name for the company's knitting needles. In 1940, four of their five factories were destroyed during World War II. By 1946, they were up and running again. In 1997, this company was taken over by Cork International. Although they are still making compacts with the Stratton name, they are no longer manufactured in Britain. The compacts I am carrying were all made prior to 1997.

These are my favorite compacts. There are so many designs to choose from and all are well made and classy. The compacts I am offering for sale on this page are all Stratton and are all in excellent condition. They may have been used previously - I will let you know that in my description - but they are still in excellent to pristine shape with intact mirrors and are suitable for personal use or gift-giving

Guys - you can't go wrong giving a gorgeous compact as a gift to your lady!!

This goldtone Stratton compact is done in the Rondette style. The gold lid has a basket weave pattern. In the center there is a round mother of pearl cabochon surrounded by brilliant white rhinestones and a black enamel ring. There is a small scuff at the 11 o'clock position which can be seen when you move the compact around in the light. The mirror is clear and intact. The full inner lid is signed Stratton and has a secure clasp. There is a scratch at the 7 o'clock position which can be seen in the photo. Both puff and sifter are missing. The outer clasp is secure. This piece has a diameter of 2.75". In excellent used condition.

Item - COM-101 $55.99

This gold tone compact has a white lid with a pastel floral design which is signed by the artist G.Breeze. The mirror is clear and intact. This is a convertible compact more suitable for pressed powder or solid makeup as there is no inner lid. The sifter is present as is the puff, but the puff is beginning to deteriorate with age. The clasp is secure. This piece has a diameter of 3". Pristine, unused condition.

Item - SCOM-106 $65.99

This gold tone Stratton compact features a white lid with a watercolor-like painting of a pastel floral bouquet. The mirror is clear and intact. This is a convertible compact with no inner lid. It is most suited for pressed powder or solid makeup. The puff is present. The clasp is secure. This piece measures 3" in diameter. In pristine, unused condition.

Item - SCOM-124 $59.99

This gold tone Stratton compact is done in the Rondette style and features a colorful transfer of two mallards (or are they geese?) flying through the reeds. The mirror is clear and intact. There is a full inner lid with secure clasp and the Stratton "compact in hand" logo. Sifter and puff are present although puff says "Laval". The outer clasp is secure. This piece has a diameter of 2.75". In excellent condition. Probably late 1950s to early 1960s.

Item - SCOM-125 $65.99

This Stratton compact is done in gold tone and features a white enameled lid with decorative window and bouquet of lilies and daisies. It has never been used. It is made for crème powder as it does not have an inner lid. The mirror is clear and intact. The puff is present. The clasp is secure. This piece has a diameter of 3". It is in pristine condition.

Item - SCOM-126 $65.99

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