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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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 LOVELY LADY FRENCH Enameled Compact--RARE! 

 This FAB FIGURAL FRENCH Compact features a pretty     Victorian lady surrounded by green and cream enamel flowerettes, and accented with a long tassel and snake chain. 

 This beauty is in great shape and contains both powder and   rouge wells (some wear inside) with a clear mirror. A nice size and weight, this measures approx 2.5" wide; snake chain handle adds approx. 7" and chain tassel adds 3". 

c. 1920s

 

 A Treasure!

 

 Item C-1    $295.

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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   $195.   ON HOLD

 

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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.

 

 
 

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LOVELY LILAC LUCITE VANITY COMPACT PURSE    

This vintage VANITY PURSE features a LOVELY LILAC ORCHID embedded under a thick beveled Lucite top.

  The 3-D orchid looks amazingly real and quite dramatic against a jet-black background. .For smokers, there's space for cigs and even a painted cigarette on back.  comes with places for powder, lipstick and tiny cigarettes!   Heavy and sturdy, these petite compact purses were all the rage in the late 1940s to early 50s, and only got bigger as time went on. 

Over all in super shape with minor wear, mainly on back--in EX  condition with all  parts clean and intact.  This cute compact measures approx 3" high x 4" wide; chain adds 3 inches. Circa 1940s-50s.

 

LOVELY LILAC    

 

Item C-4  $95.

 

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FUN FLORAL FIGURAL WATCH Compact  w/ FOB

This FUN FLORAL FIGURAL WATCH Compact  w/ FOB  is in great shape with clear mirror and raised floral design with minor surface wear.  Nice and colorful, it measures approx. 2.5" wide.  Suede FOB adds appx. 4 inches. This cutie is in excellent, unused condition, with unused puff marked Stratton.

 WATCH OUT!

 

 Item C-5  $95.

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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   $175.  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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SPANISH BULLFIGHTER SCENIC COMPACT

BRIGHT & BOLD BULLFIGHTING SCENE adorns this unique leather  compact.  These compacts were made in Spain with scenes similar to the novelty tambourine and castanets compacts, probably by the same company, in the 1940s and 1950s.  Contains beveled mirror and deep powder well.  This cutie is in Near-Mint UNUSED condition with little if any wear.  Measures approx 2.5" x 3"---a beauty! Purchased in London--shown with clasp open.

OLE!

 

Item C-8   $75.

 

 

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GORGEOUS GONE WITH THE WIND Compact & Perfume Set--RARE! 

This gorgeous French compact is covered with enamel and pearls--all intact--and a colorful floral center design. Solid brass back with minor wear, interior is empty with nice beveled mirror (few age spots,, still very clear) . Nice and petite, this cutie measures 1 3/4 " wide by 2 3/8" height.  Finger ring adds 3".   NO chips, flaws or dings, minor surface wear; overall this beauty is in excellent  condition.  c. 1920shis FAB FIGURAL GONE WITH THE WIND Compact & Perfume set comes in its original cases--both are in minty, UNUSED condition. The scene looks like Scarlett O'Hara entertaining her guests at Tara where she is surrounded by beaux and belles.

Though these aren't marked, they appear to be a rare novelty compact & perfume set from the GWTW movie.  Hard to find set--especially in this great shape! 

c. 1950s-60s

 

Item C-9    $250.   Reduced  

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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 $85.

 

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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  $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. 

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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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JAZZY JINGLE BELLS NOVELTY COTY COMPACT

FUN FIGURAL JINGLE BELLS adorn this fun novelty compact by COTY!  Overall in EX shape with clear  mirror, and barely-used powder and rouge puffs. No dings or flaws, very minor signs of surface wear on this COTY favorite!

JAZZY JINGLE BELLS

 

Item C-16  $75.

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