The splendid unused Stratton Large Flapjack loose powder compact in the original box shown above is embellished with highly stylized floral motifs which form the most captivating composition. This magnificent compact measures 4 inches diameter! This is probably the largest Stratton compact. The firm applied to patent the catch on 28 June 1939. 'Large Flapjack' - this model has a patented snap catch which was invented by George Abe Laughton of Jarrett, Rainsford & Laughton Ltd. The Stratton 'Clipped Round' 1938 has a unique shape which makes it easy to identify. More about this story and the Stratton 'Non-Spill Flapjack' Viking Ship compact. A 1938 advertisement describes this model as one of 'Stratton's Latest Powder Boxes.' The example below was a tribute to Ming, the first baby panda to arrive in Great Britain. This Art Deco vanity was certainly typical for this era - slim and elegant, the circular shape punctuated by the unusual straight edges at the hinge and thumb catch. 'Clipped Round' 1938 - as the name implies this was available for one year only. The Stratton advertisement for ' Stratton's NEW NON-SPILL POWDER BOX' dates to 1935. The example below is a fabulous Viking ship crafted from Pewter. The interior case contains a lift out annular inner lid. Marketed as 'Stratton's New Non-Spill Powder Box' it was available in 3", 3 1/2" and 4" sizes.' This would refer, of course, to the diameter.
It is likely that the 'Non-Spill Flapjack' was also available in the late 1930s too. Advertisements are an excellent source to use to date rare collectibles. 'Non-Spill Flapjack'- known to be available in 1935. The rare models are often those with the capacity for only housing loose foundation. Often the rare models of Stratton compacts were made in the 1950s, just as production was switching over to models suitable for both types of face powder ( pressed and loose). Obviously, the earlier the model the more likely it is to become rare, as through the passage of time so many were lost or damaged. Rare Stratton vanities are a study in themselves & in most cases they are rare because of when they were produced.
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How to date & identify your Stratton compact History of the Stratton brand with an illustrated timeline. Coupled with known years of availability it is possible to build a big picture of exactly how rare an item is. With thanks to the material written by Juliette Edwards in her book The Stratton Identification Key, collectors can say for certain what model is rare, uncommon & common. Vintage Stratton accessories are highly collectible today and many have proved to be a good investment. The quality of their enamel was clearly superior to the other British brands at the time. Without doubt Stratton were the most successful brand of British powder compact.
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