Stratton

Stratton started as a brand of powder compacts, lipstick holders and other devices and containers for cosmetics, made in Birmingham, England. the company also made costume jewellery and cufflinks.

The parent company was founded in 1860 as Stratnoid, and initially made knitting needles. It changed its name to Stratton and in 1920, merged with Jarrett and Rainsford, to form a company named Jarrett, Rainsford and Laughton Ltd., trading as Stratton and as Stratton of Mayfair. The company changed hands several times before finally closing in 1997, but the name was revived subsequently and the company using it is still in operation.