Vintage 1940s Volupte` Animal Motif Compact
Item #8964

Estee Lauder Pink Ribbon Compact with Original Presentation Box for Breast Cancer Research
NEW - UNUSED - NOT TESTED
Item #8588

SOLD Vintage Imitation Tortoise Shell English Stratton Compact
Item #8586

A vintage Stratton compact. Looking at this, you can just imagine a lady preparing for an elegant evening out in years past. Featuring imitation tortoise shell cover, with goldtone trim. Inside contains a powder puff with the lettering Stratton, Made in England, powder screen, and loose powder. Marked with British patent number Pat. 764126 indicating this compact dates from 1956. Compact in very good condition with only minimal wear on finish (typical of vintage items used daily), tight snaps when closed Inside includes a powder puff, screen, and loose powder, and mirror. A lovely vintage powder box to complement any collection. A friendly reminder this powder box has been previously owned and used.
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SOLD Vintage Statute of Liberty Compact with Original Presentation Box-A.N.Co, N.Y.
Item #8322

SOLD Beautiful Birks Sterling Engraved Floral Compact!
Item #6892

Large Rex Fifth Ave. Vintage Compact
Item #4800

This large REX Fifth Avenue round goldtone compact, also called a flapjack due to it's shape, was probably made during the 1940's when this style was popular. Measures 4" in diameter. Features a sun burst geometric design across the front cover. Compact in very good condition with only minimal wear on finish (typical of vintage items used daily), tight snaps when closed, and a clear mirror. Inside includes a powder puff, screen, and loose powder. This item is marked 'Made in USA' on the inside cover. A nice collectible compact from one of the largest compact manufacturer!
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1940s Elgin American Elegant Engraved Compact
Item #6474

First aid for glamour-from an advertisement for compacts in the 1946 Sears, Roebuck, and Company catalog. Here is an elegant vintage 1940s Elgin American ladies compact. Featuring a lacy design on a goldtone setting. Square in shape, measures 2-3/4" on each side. Opens to reveal a mirror, a powder puff with Elgin American lettering. The lid of the powder compartment is engraved Elgin American', also 'Made in US A'. The powder container is contains loose powder. The compact is in very good condition. Substantial weight and quality. A fabulous vintage compact I am tempted to keep myself! Click image for close-up pictures.
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Here is a wonderful vintage watchcase compact! Circa 1940s. Made of enameled blue metal and decorated with a cameo style design on the top of the compact. The remainder of the compact is goldtone metal.. A black cord is attached with a triangular loop at the top of the compact, much like a pocket watch. The compact is fitted with a powder sifter, a puff , and a mirror. Unmarked. An unusual vintage compact, and very collectible! In good condition. It does not appear to have been used in many years, the inside items have some wear as does the bottom of the compact; this wear is typical with an item of this age. A friendly reminder this compact has been previously owned and used.
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1940s Elgin American Glamorous Black & Gold Compact
Item #5283

This is a lovely vintage 1940s Elgin American ladies compact. Featuring a combination of gold lacy design on a background of shining black enamel. Described as "smartly advanced in design" in a 1946 ad. Square in shape, measures 2-3/4" on each side. Opens to reveal a mirror, a powder puff with 'Elgin American 1294' lettering. The lid of the powder compartment is engraved 'Elgin American', also 'Made in US A.'. The powder container is almost full of loose powder, and appears to have been only lightly used as does the powder puff. The compact is in excellent condition. Substantial weight and quality. A fabulous vintage compact I am tempted to keep myself! Click image for close-up pictures.
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Charles of the Ritz Celluloid Powder Box
Item #5088

A vintage Charles of the Ritz powder box. Looking at this, you can just imagine a lady preparing for an elegant evening out in years past. By pushing the center, and turning the box, it opens to reveal an inner compartment for powder (it is empty at the moment but definitely can be used again). A lightweight box, of deep brown with gold lettered accents. The powder box measures 2 5/8" in diameter, and 1" in height. Marked 'CR' in cursive on the front, 'Charles of the Ritz, N.Y.' with patent number of 3,172,559 which dates this item to the early 1960s. A lovely vintage powder box to complement any collection. A friendly reminder this powder box has been previously owned and used.
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Zell 5th Avenue
Vintage Rhinestone Watchcase Compact!
Item #4824

Here is a fabulous vintage Zell Fifth Avenue watchcase compact! Circa 1950s. Made of goldtone metal and decorated with clear rhinestones and pearl mounted on the top of the compact. The back has a lovely intricate engine-turned design. A black cord is attached with a triangular loop at the top of the compact, much like a pocket watch. The compact is fitted with a powder sifter, a puff (marked Zell Fifth Avenue in gold lettering), and a mirror. Marked 'USA' on back. An exquisite vintage compact, and very collectible! In very good condition. A must for any collector of vintage compacts! A friendly reminder this compact has been previously owned and used.
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Vintage Elgin Gazelle Compact-American Beauty
Item #4823

Another fabulous vintage Elgin American Beauty compact featuring a wonderful gazelle design. The compact is square in shape, measuring 3-1/2" on all sides. The compact has a raised etched design on the front cover of a pair of wonderful gazelles running. The compact opens to reveal a compartment holding a mirror (in good condition) and a powder section. The bottom of this container is engraved 'American Beauty' and 'by Elgin American', also 'Made in U.S. A.'. The powder section contains a peach colored powder puff with the words 'American Beauty', and a powder sifter. The powder container is empty of loose powder, and appears to have never been used. The compact is in excellent condition, with some slight surface scratches. Substantial weight and quality. A lovely gift for someone or even a nice present to yourself! Please note this is a vintage compact, previously owned and used.
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