Leaning Tower of Pisa Lipstick Tube. Italy, 1950s. Photo courtesy Double Vision

Gold wash over sterling. Minor wear consistent with age and use. L. 3 in. (8 cm). D. 1 in. (3 cm). 

This is a stunning silver replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and it does lean. Beautifully detailed with colored stones around the bottom arches. Decorated lipstick cases along with fancy compacts were a part of a lady's accessories in the 50's. It is marked N on the base.

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