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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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RITZY RHINESTONES ITALIAN COMPACT

A BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY adorns this SHINY goldtone compact with SPARKLY gems and beveled mirror.  MINT and UNUSED with a black pouch--made in Italy. 

Item C-1  $135.

 

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FAB EVANS ENAMEL DECO FLOWER BASKET VANITY COMPACT--WHOOPEE HANDLE! 

 

DECO VANITY COMPACT features a pretty FLOWER BASKET surrounded by a dark blue enamel, with a pretty sky-blue border.  The silver base has Deco accents topped by the unique whoopee handle.  

 

This Evans compact looks like an Austrian design. Interior contains powder and rouge wells.  Chrome powder cover doubles as a mirror. Overall in EX-Near Mint condition.    

 

A Deco delight! 

    

  Item C-2   $155.   

 

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COOL BLUE COTY PARIS VANITY SET--SCENIC POWDER, COMPACT & LIPSTICK IN BOX

CELEBRATE PARIS IN SPRINGTIME with this DECO COTY PARIS VANITY SET---complete with all the essentials, fitted in its original box.  Scenes of Paris decorate the pretty powder box.  Great condition with only minor surface wear.  What a FAB find!  

PARIS IN SPRINGTIME

 

Item C-3  $175.  Reduced $150

 

 

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

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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  $555.

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FANTASTIC FLORAL ITALIAN Compact--MINTY!  

FANTASTIC FLORAL ITALIAN compact is in MINTY UNUSED condition with clear beveled mirror marked Italy.  Blue flowers--irises?--surrrounded by cream enamel and gold scrolls; shiny gold designs on back.  Nice and petite, it measures approx. 2.5" wide.  Rare to find an Italian compact in this style and condition!

 

 

Item C-6   $125.  Reduced

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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  $95. Reduced

 

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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.

 

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TERRIFIC TOLEDO COMPACT & EARRINGS Set

 FAB FIGURAL Compact & Earrings set are made in Toledo, Spain--both are in minty, UNUSED condition. The scene looks like birds flying among flowers and vines in a striking etched gold on black design.  The clip-on earrings are still on the original card, with Spanish writing.

Though these didn't come together, I've paired them since they appear to be from the same era--c. 1950s-60s

 

STRIKING SPANISH SET!

 

Item C-9  $125.

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HUGE PLASTIC FIGURAL SHELL COMPACT--FAB 50s! 

This BIG & BOLD beauty is a flashback from the 50s when bigger was better!  Molded from an early plastic--maybe Dupont or celluloid or Lucite--this cutie was no doubt made after WWII when metals were scarce and plastic was the IN new and improved material of the times.

A unique size and shape, this figural novelty compact makes a  BOLD statement.  No chips, dings or scratches, clear mirror--great condition inside and out. This sleek vanity case measures approx 4.5” wide x 5” high.

VA VA VA VOOM! 

Item C-10  $95.   Reduced $75.

 

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FANTASTIC FLAPPER DECO CELLULOID VANITY BAG features an  UNUSUAL INDIAN motif. 

 

Thick swirly blue celluloid has flecks of different colors to set off the RARE FIGURAL design. This 1920s vanity bag looks and feels like end of day Bakelite--thick and sturdy. 

 

Central design appears to be an Indian maiden--or is a DECO DAME wearing her bright  beaded headband? Bakelite and celluloid collectors know that BRIGHT BLUE is a hard to find color--at least, I've never seen another one quite like this! 

 

 This fabulous flapper vanity bag measures a BIG 4"  across--black ribbon handle with celluloid finger ring adds 7".  Interior sports nice clear mirror and clean linen pouch for mad money and a lipstick. Overall in Near-Mint condition--no cracks, chips or wear.   

 

 

POW WOW--AND HOW!   

 

 

Item C-11  $395   Reduced  $295

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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. 

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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 $95.

 

 

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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.

 

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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 or wear--this beauty is in SUPER shape. Measures approx. 2" across.

Item C-16    $185.  

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