Multi Compact
Blue enamel case with black celluloid ends, one of which is a pull out drawer. Lever arm lid release and inside there is a mirror with a small black comb hidden behind it (one tooth missing). Also a section for powder with a mesh and fluffy pink puff and a lipstick holder. It measures 4.5 inches by 2.25 inches (11.5cm x 5.5cm). Condition is used but good with just a couple of tiny enamel chips.
Ref: J1504 . . . £85 |
Handbag Vanity Case by Mondaine
Vanity compact case with separate cigarette section, framed mirror, rouge and powder sections. Black enamel case with silver etched patterning and cord handle. Case measures a large 4 inches by 3 inches (10cm x 7.5cm) and handle measures 4 inches long. Inside there is nice engine turned patterning forming a frame around the mirror. Condition is very good, it still retains its original rouge block and there are a few minor expected surface scratches to the black enamel but nothing detrimental.
Ref: J1511 . . . £120 |
Retriever Compact
Octagonal medium blue enamel compact with a dog to the centre. Inside there is a mirror, mesh and puff. It measures 3 inches (8cm) in diameter. Condition is good but there are a few chips to the enamel.
Ref: J1533 . . . £38 |
1930 Empire Exhibition Compact
Gwenda compact cellebrating the Empire Exhibition of 1930 as written on the celluloid foil lid. It measures 2.26 inches (6cm) in diameter. Inside there is a reflective lid and a mesh and it is marked Gwenda to the hinge. Condition is good with a few expected minor dents and scratches to the base of the case and writing has faded a little with age.
Ref: J1902 . . . £34 |
1930 Empire Exhibition Compact
Gwenda compact cellebrating the Empire Exhibition of 1930 with celluloid foil lid. It measures 2.26 inches (6cm) in diameter. Inside there is a reflective lid and a mesh and it is marked Gwenda to the hinge. Condition of the lid is good with several dents and scratches to the base of the case.
Ref: J1903 . . . £34 |
Rouge Compact by Bourjois
Evening in Paris Bourjois stamped to the back of this chrome case rouge compact. To the lid there are pictures of musicians and people. Inside there is a slab or rouge and a puff and it is in unused condition. The case measures 1.5 inches (4cm) in diameter. Condition is very good.
Ref: J1928 . . . £48 |
Celluloid Cigarette Case
Green marbled double cigarette case. It measures 8.5cm x 5cm. Inside there are two elastic straps to hold the cigarettes in place. Condition is used but good with no splits to the celluloid and clasp works well but with a slight warping to the lid.
Ref: M1460 . . . £38 |
Celluloid Cigarette Case
Tortoiseshell celluloid double cigarette case. It measures 8cm x 7.5cm. Inside there are two elastic straps to hold the cigarettes in place. Condition is used but good with no splits to the celluloid. Clasp works well, slight surface scratching.
Ref: M1461 . . . £38 |
Worlds Fair Chicago Compact
American green celluloid case bottom with silvered metal lid. Made as a memento for the Worlds Trade Fair Chicago 1934 - Federal Building and bearing the wording to the lid. It measures 3 inches (7.5cm) and inside there is a reflective lid, puff and mesh - which looks unused. Condition is excellent.
Ref: J1865 . . . £85 |
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