[086] Ripley & Gowan Co. – La Mode

5.3 x 6 cm

The U.S.A.

La Mode

IMG_7962

IMG_7963 IMG_7964

Remarks:

Ripley & Gowan Co., incorporated in 1921, is a famous jewellery company in The U.S.A. It marketed jewellery lines in the names of R&G, R&G Co., LaMode, and the R&G Co letters within a padlock. The earliest compacts date from the 1930’s.

[017] Ripley & Gowan Co.

5.8 x 6.3 cm

The U.S.A.

R & G Co

IMG_7960

IMG_7959

IMG_7961

Remarks:

Ripley & Gowan Co., incorporated in 1921, is a famous jewellery company in The U.S.A. It marketed jewellery lines in the names of R&G, R&G Co., LaMode, and the R&G Co letters within a padlock. The earliest compacts date from the 1930’s.

It’s likely that there were a finger ring or tango once attached to this compact as there are two hinges near the catch. 

[141] Ripley & Gowan Co.

∅ 5.3 cm

The U.S.A.

R & G Co

IMG_7953

IMG_7951

IMG_7952 IMG_8156

Remarks:

Ripley & Gowan Co., incorporated in 1921, is a famous jewellery company in The U.S.A. It marketed jewellery lines in the names of R&G, R&G Co., LaMode, and the R&G Co letters within a padlock. The earliest compacts date from the 1930’s.