An Indian 9 carat gold presentation compact

An Indian 9 carat gold presentation compact,

by Vummidiar, Madras circa 1944,

circular form, the hinged cover and sides chased with foliate scroll decoration on a matted background, with a green thumb-piece, the interior with a mirror and inscribed 'Lady Pratt, Presented by the European Staff Imperial Chemical Industries (India) Ltd, on the occasion of your marriage, 3-1-44', diameter 8.5cm, approx. gross weight including mirror 141g.