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C-3 Green Lamode Deco Tango Compact

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C-6 Japanese Vanity Case

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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C-11 American Beauty Dancer Compact

 

 

 

 

 

C-12 Couple 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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FAB FIGURAL Vintage Pygmalion PIANO Compact 

This FIGURAL COMPACT is shaped like a grand piano with engraved designs on the sides and top.  Overall in NEAR-MINT UNUSED condition with CLEAR beveled mirror, no puff.  Made in the UK by Pygmalion, this classic cutie is a favorite with collectors!  NO dings, chips, scratches or flaws--very minor surface wear.  

 

PRETTY PIANO!

 

Item C-1   $355.

 

 

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BEAUTIFUL BLUE  F & B  GUILLOCHE  ENAMEL COMPACT w/ LIPSTICK-- FINGER RING & TASSEL 

This  FABULOUS FOSTER & BAILEY ENAMEL VINTAGE COMPACT  features a festive flower basket design surrounded by black  enamel with a matching blue lipstick attached by a black cord and celluloid finger ring.  A long silky tassel (replaced) adds the finishing touch. This  delightful Deco beauty is  in SUPER shape--NO dings, chips, flakes or cracks on compact; back is sterling silver. Interior contains powder and rouge wells and a clear mirror. Long lipstick had minor enamel chip wear but was professionally repaired--not noticeable now.  

A 1920s STUNNER! 

Item C-2  $595.  SALE $495

 

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GORGEOUS GREEN GUILLOCHE ENAMEL LA MODE TANGO COMPACT w/ LIPSTICK & FINGER RING!

 LOVELY LA MODE TANGO VANITY is in SUPER shape inside and out and contains powder and rouge wells with a matching lipstick--all in MINTY condition!

 Thick and heavy, the case is octagon-shaped with intricate green guilloche that looks like layers decorated with a pretty floral design. NO dings, chips or wear, mirror is a bit cloudy.  A nice size and weight, this 1920s beauty measures 2 " wide, finger ring adds approx. 4"; lipstick is 1.5". 

RARE to find a fabulous flapper tango compact in such minty condition!

 DECO DAZZLER!

 Item C-3  $495.

 

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HOT PINK ZANADU COMPACT & POWDER BOX SET

What are the chances of finding this HOT PINK ZANADU COMPACT & POWDER BOX SET together?  These  Deco darlings were found at different times and places--note the differing ZANADU typeface on each but they obviously are from the same time period and company, maybe one is early 20s, the other is late 20s?  Hot pink enamel on tiny octagon compact is in great shape, one pinprick on back, gently used with clear mirror.  This cutie is paired with a hot pink enamel tin powder box (no powder left)--both adorned with gold Zanadu lettering and logo. Tiny compact is approx 1 1/4" wide, and the powder is tin 2" round.  NO dings or dents, minor wear---great for display.  Both in super  shape!

 

DECO DUO!  

Item C-4  $95.

 

 

 

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CALLING ALL GI JOES!

This WWII FIGURAL ARMY HAT COMPACT was a favorite souvenir for Army soldiers to send to their families and sweethearts. Since metal was scarce, compact makers used unusual materials during WWII to show their patriotism.

 This celluloid cutie is in GREAT shape with a bright gold emblem, clean unused puff and CLEAR mirror. NO dings, chips, scratches or flaws--very minor surface wear, if any.  Overall in NEAR-MINT condition--even comes in the ORIGINAL BOX!  Box shows some shelf wear, clearly marked Henriette.  

FUN FIGURAL!

Item C-5  $175.  SALE $150.

 

 



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DELIGHTFUL DECO DUTCH SCENE R & G VANITY CASE with FINGER RING

  

VIVID VINTAGE VANITY CASE compact features a painted Dutch scene of a windmill with an enameled chain and finger ring. Unusual octogan shape with cursive designs on chrome. Interior contains clear mirror, powder and rouge wells. This Deco beauty measures approx. 2.5" wide. NO dings, minor wear on chain. Overall in EXCELLENT condition!       

DUTCH TREAT!

Item C-6  $155.

 

 

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MINTY VOLUPTE BIRDS & GRAPES COMPACT SET!

FAB FIGURAL VANITY COMPACT comes with its tiny twin--both in Near-Mint UNUSED condition. Inside contains a powder well and clear mirror, while the smaller one has minor age wear on the mirror. NO dings, chips or scratches, SHINY goldtone, lipsticks and powder are empty with UNUSED, marked powder puffs.  

 

DYNAMIC DUO!

Item C-7  $135.  SALE

 

 

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DRAMATIC DECO TERRI VANITY IN BOX

BOLD BLACK AND BLUE ENAMELED DECO DESIGN VANITY COMPACT comes with its original box--both in Near-Mint gently used condition. Inside contains powder and rouge wells and clear mirror. This vintage vanity measures approx. 3" wide x 5" high; handle adds 6". Overall in great shape with minor surface wear,  NO dings or chips, very light scratches only seen in bright light. NICE black ribbon handle with slides in super shape--hard to find in the original box.   

 

DYNAMIC DECO!

Item C-8  $125.

 

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FAB NEW YORK SOUVENIR COMPACT--MINT IN BOX! 

 

This BIG & BOLD GOLDTONE COMPACT highlights the Statue of Liberty.  Nice and heavy, this beauty is  UNUSED and comes in its original box.  Interior contains unused puff and powder well, and clear mirror. This 1950s cutie is approx. 3" wide. SO SHINY, it was hard to take photos!

 

 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK! 

    

 

Item C-9  $125.

 

 

 

 

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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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GRACEFUL BALLERINA COMPACT w/  POUCH  

This 1940s-50s VINTAGE COMPACT features a graceful ballerina in relief, her arms and legs ready to pirouette.  Nice teardrop shape, shiny goldtone, no dings, in super UNUSED condition. Interior contains powder well and clean marked puff with a clear mirror. This vintage cutie measures approx. 2.5" at its widest x 3" high;   

 

TINY DANCER!  

 

Item C-11   $95.

 

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CUTE DANCING COUPLE SCENIC COMPACT w/  LIPSTICK IN BOX  

This 1950s VINTAGE COMPACT features a cute couple dancing with umbrellas and flowers.  The gent is dressed up in a top hat while she's got on her wide Lucy skirt. The colorful pink, black and white enamel designs are typical  1950s colors. This delightful duo is  in EX condition--shiny goldtone, no dings, minor surface wear. Interior contains powder with a clear mirror.    

 

FLIRTY FIFTIES! 

 

Item C-12   $125.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 TENNIS, ANYONE?   

This UNUSUAL 1920s compact sports a daring Deco dame who's ready to smash that tennis ball to bits.  Black enamel figure against a grayish metal is accented with black cord handle and black tassel.

 Interior contains deep rouge well (no powder well?) with used puff and clear mirror.  A nice big size and shape, it measures approx 2 3/4"  round; cord handle adds approx. 6" while tassel adds 2.5 inches. Overall in Near-Mint condition--no dings, scratches, very minor wear, if any.  

TERRIFIC TENNIS!

Item C-13  $ 255.

 

 

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ELEGANT VOLUPTE VANITY CASE--RHINESTONE BUCKLE!  

This elegant vanity compact features a belt buckle motif adorned with RED and CLEAR ritzy rhinestones.

 Clear round stones and baguettes sparkle against the goldtone vanity case with recessed lipstick.  ALL rhinestones sparkly and clear!   Interior contains powder well, cigarette and money compartments, puff and beveled mirror. This 1950s vanity compact will attract attention in any room--measures approx 4"  high x 6" long. Overall in Near-Mint condition--no dings, scratches, minor wear.  

VA-VA-VA VOLUPTE!

 

Item C-14  $125.

 

 

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JEWELED VELVET VANITY BAG! 

 Bright jewels adorn this black velvet vanity bag which does double duty as a compact and evening bag. Overall this black beauty  is in great shape with minor wear, interior shows some powder and rouge with used puffs and clear mirror . This late 1930s vintage velvet bag  measures approx 5"  wide; compact is 2.5" wide.   

  BLING'S THE THING!

 

Item C-15   $135.

 

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 COLORFUL BUTTERFLY WING COMPACT--RIO!

 

This COLORFUL BUTTERFLY WING COMPACT is a souvenir of RIO in BEAUTIFUL BRAZIL.  It's decorated with an outdoor scene of palm trees and mountains with a plastic overlay. The back is chrome and inside contains a powder well and mirror. Minor age wear with one ding on back. This cutie makes a great display--measures approx. 2.5" across.

 

Item C-16   $45.

 

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