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C-1 Green Guilloche Vanity Compact

 

 

 

 

 

C-2 Fun Figural Flower Basket Compact

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C-3 Celluloid Deco Vanity Case

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C-5 Italian Scenic Compact-RARE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C-6 Cherubs Compact

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C-11 Cream Enamel Compact

Welcome to DECODAME Compacts Pages: We offer a large variety of Vintage Compacts, powder compact, enameled compacts, vanity compact, deco compacts, celluloid vanity bags, novelty compacts, guilloche compact, and sterling compacts.  Please visit our other sections for antique purses, costume jewelry, perfumes, vanity items, women's accessories and more.

Vintage Compacts 

The vintage compacts of yesteryear came in all shapes and sizes:  from dainty celluloid rouge pots to the wild Bakelite vanity bags carried by deco dames in the 1920s-'30s, from the figural novelty compacts shaped like hands, pianos, hearts and guitars of the 1940s-'50s to the oversized powder compacts of the1950s-'60s. 

Once only used by "wanton women"--namely actresses and ladies of the night--make-up gradually gained respectability along with suffragettes as women won their right to vote in 1920.  During Prohibition, flashy flappers flaunted flasks along with their deco enameled finger ring vanities and powder puffs. 

 

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GORGEOUS GREEN GUILLOCHE VANITY COMPACT

FAB DECO vanity compact is in Near-Mint condition--NO chips or damage to enamel, minor darkening/wear on metal. c. 1920s  

 

Item C-1  $195.  

 

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FUN FIGURAL FLOWER BASKET COMPACT w/ HANDLE 

 

Shiny goldtone FLOWER BASKET compact is covered in colorful flowers topped by a swinging handle.  

 

 This compact cutie contains a deep powder  wells and puff with a clear mirror. Great shape, minor surface wear.     

 

FUN 50s! 

    

  Item C-2   $65.

 

 

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CHIC CELLULOID DECO VANITY CASE--GEMS & TASSEL!

 This FAB celluloid/Bakelite? vanity bag is in great shape inside and out and contains a powder well with a beveled mirror along with compartments for rouge, tiny cigs, coins or a hanky.

 Thick and heavy, the case has an unusual six-sided ridged shape with a long cord and tassel that look original.  NO cracks,  or chips, minor wear, mirror is a bit cloudy on edges.    A nice size and weight, this 1920s beauty measures 2 " wide x 3" high; rope handle adds approx. 8" and tassel adds 5". 

Dazzling rhinestones are all clear and intact and give it that sparkle and bling!

 DECO DECADENCE!

 Item C-3  $425. 

 

 

 

ELEGANT ITALIAN CAMEO COMPACT--MOP & JEWELS!

This ELEGANT ITALIAN CAMEO COMPACT features a gorgeous MOTHER OF PEARL CAMEO surrounded by sparkly RHINESTONES! A nice hefty weight and size, this  vintage compact measures approx. 3" x  2.5"  wide. Overall in MINTY shape with clear beveled  mirror, lamb's wool puff and sifter. Only minor signs of age wear on interior powder well--strange since this beauty looks UNUSED!

A STUNNER!  

Item C-4  $275   Reduced $225    ON HOLD

 

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LADY FLYING A KITE ITALIAN SCENIC ENAMEL COMPACT--BEAUTIFUL & RARE

STRIKING ITALIAN SCENIC ENAMEL features a RARE family scene of a lovely  lady flying a KITE while her husband and child look on.  Most of these compacts showed lovers or romantic poses so this is an unusual outdoor scene with the woman amusing herself, rather than playing the damsel in distress or romantic maiden.

This beauty is a BIG 3" x 3" at its widest points.  NO dings, scratches or flaws--very minor surface wear, if any.  SHINY VERMEIL goldwash is still bright inside and out; back looks more silver, clean unused puff and CLEAR beveled mirror--overall in EXCELLENT-NEAR-MINT condition.  Marked Made in Italy and 800 with a tiny symbol.  

GLOSSY and GORGEOUS!

Item C-5    SOLD



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CUTE CHERUBS COMPACT By ELGIN--MINT IN BOX!  

TERRIFIC TWO-TONE  ELGIN AMERICAN compact is in MINTY UNUSED condition and comes with a marked pouch and original blue box. Interior contains clear mirror, unused puff and pamphlet. Angelic cherubs are surrounded by flowers and gold scrolls.  This 1950s cutie measures 3" wide. Makes a great gift for that special someone on Valentine's day! 

LOVELY!

Item C-6   $95.

 

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MINTY YARDLEY FLOWER SELLER COMPACT--BOX!

FAB FIGURAL FLOWER SELLER VANITY COMPACT   even comes in its original box!  Inside contains a powder and rouge well and clear mirror. NO dings or scratches, SHINY goldtone shows  minor age wear--in  Near-Mint UNUSED condition.  

A classic by Yardley!

Item C-7  $120   SALE $85.

 

 

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PRETTY PETIT POINT SCENIC COMPACT

BIG & BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SCENE adorns this unique petit point  compact.  Tiny stitches make up the busy outdoor scene of women working on their farm.     Brown enamel back shows minor wear (but no dings or chips); interior contains beveled mirror and powder well. 

This cutie is in EX condition with little if any wear.  Measures approx 3.5"  wide"---a beauty! Purchased in California at the Long Beach market. Circa late 1940s-50s.

A RARE GEM!

Item C-8   $125.  SALE $85

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GORGEOUS GUILLOCHE FLOWER BASKET VANITY COMPACT--CHAIN! 

 

GORGEOUS GUILLOCHE VANITY COMPACT features a pretty FLOWER BASKET surrounded by an unusual blue border with silver accents topped by a  long chain.  Nice octagon shape and colorful border  set this treasure apart.  

NO dings or chips, silver back has minor surface wear.  Hard to find a guilloche compact in this great style and condition.

 

Looks like an early R&G design but can't find any markings. Interior contains powder and rouge wells and a Bliss puff.  Powder cover is engraved with initials and the year 1927--so romantic! Overall in EX condition.  

 

 

A Deco delight! 

    

 

Item C-9    SOLD

 

 

 

 

 

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WWII WOOD PATRIOTIC SWEETHEART COMPACT 

Soldiers often sent souvenir compacts home to their loved ones and this WWII beauty is a prime example. Made of solid wood, this cutie was no doubt made during WWII when metals were scarce and manufacturers used wood and plastic instead to help with the war effort. Overall in EX condition with clear mirror and used puff.  

Pretty & Patriotic!

Item C-10   $75.

 

 

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ORNATE AUSTRIAN STERLING VANITY COMPACT & FINGER RING

 

This classic beauty looks like a chatelaine with its long finger ring and chain.  Overall in EX condition--no dings or chips, minor wear insde.  Marked Made in Austria   

 

 

 

Item C-11  $325.

 

 

 

 

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CUTE COURTING COUPLE SCENIC VANITY COMPACT w/  CHAIN  

This DECO VINTAGE COMPACT  features a romantic courting scene with a Victorian couple kissing.  Two-tone silver and gold make the silhouettes stand out in this  octagon shaped vanity case. This  delightful Deco cutie is  in VG-EX condition--no dings, some surface wear. Interior contains powder and rouge wells and a mirror.    

A 1920s STUNNER! 

Item C-12   $135.

 

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 RED-HOT FLAPPER DECO Compact--Finger Ring!  

This ultra DECO figural vanity compact features a feisty flapper ready to smash that tennis ball across the net.

 The cream-colored flapper image is surrounded by a bright red background. Red jeweled accents and a swirly Art Nouveau design highlight this petite vanity compact.     Interior contains powder and rouge wells with used puff and mirror,  This 1920s flirty flapper compact is tiny--measures approx 1.5"  square; finger ring adds 3 inches.. 

TENNIS, ANYONE?

Item C-13   $155.   SALE $125.

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DECO ENAMEL & SILVER VASHE COMPACT IN BOX

RARE to find a tiny vintage Vashe vanity in the original box in this minty condition--especially with a SOUVENIR emblem on back of PHILADELPHIA. This 1920s vintage compact  features a shiny silver scrolled design (trees?) against a cocoa brown enameled background.  

 A cute size and shape,  measures approx 1.5" wide.  NO chips, cracks or dings--in NM UNUSED condition with clear mirror, clean sifter and unused puff in original Vashe box.  

Item C-14   $ 125.  Reduced $75.

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SCENIC PAINTED WOOD WAND ART COMPACT--FAIR MAIDEN WALKING A DUCK! 

WAND ART is known for its fanciful compact designs and this  scenic cutie is a perfect example.  A pretty blonde farm girl or fair maiden appears to be walking her pet duck on a leash!  All paint is intact, covered with a glossy finish to preserve the artwork.

During WWII, many manufacturers used alternative materials for their compacts, including plastic and wood. Solid wood body is in great shape with minor wear, interior is empty with clear mirror . This  c. 1940s vintage cutie measures approx 2.5"  wide by 3" high. EX  condition. 

  WONDERFUL WAND ART !

Item C-15   $95.   ON HOLD

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AWESOME AUSTRIAN STERLING COMPACT

This MINT GREEN ENAMEL STERLING SILVER compact is decorated with shiny silver scrolls and black enamel with a solid green back. Inside contains a powder well and clear beveled mirror; it's marked AUSTRIA 925 on the bottom.   No chips minor wear/light scratches on back (only seen in bright light)--this beauty is in SUPER shape. Measures approx. 2" across.

Item C-16    $185.  SALE $155.

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