.800 Silver Perfume container
.800 Silver Perfume container with sponge applicator. The lid of the oval container has an embossed pastoral scene of a cherub holding a bunch of grapes. Sides embossed with garlands and wreaths. When opened the sponge has a strong scent. Bottom marked “.800 silver, Made in Italy.” In the 1730s the French artist Francois Boucher painted The Cherub Grape-pickers, and at least since then cherubs with grapes has been popular with artists and sculptures. 3/4” x 1-3/4.”
10 pieces – Ivory celluloid with overlay in caramel
10 pieces - Ivory celluloid with overlay in caramel. Includes: mirror, hair brush, comb, standing picture frame, hair receiver, clothes’ brush, shoe horn, large rectangular box w/a lid, small round container w/glass insert and lid.
100 Dotty Mason Bob Pins, original round plastic box
100 Dotty Mason Bob Pins, original round plastic box. DATE: 1950s.
12 pieces, ivory celluloid with mirror, brush, comb
12 pieces, ivory celluloid with mirror, brush, comb, clothes brush, 4 nail care items, 2 round containers, and covered soap box.
12 piece Manicure Set with pink bakelite handles
12 piece Manicure Set with pink bakelite handles set w/rhinestones and gold paint. Lining is pinkish gold satin and the pieces fit into fabric bands. The outside of the folder looks likes brown leather, could be faux. . Folded it is 6-1/2” x 8” and open 8” x 13.”
16 pieces – celluloid faux green mother-of-pearl stenciled
16 pieces - celluloid faux green mother-of-pearl stenciled in art deco motif w/tiny gold, blue, green and rose rhinestones. Includes mirror, brush, comb, 4 pieces for nail care, button hook, shoe horn, clothes brush, picture frame, 2 small round jars w/lids, 2 matched boxes with lids, 1 a hair receiver, and a vanity tray covered w/ecru lace embroidered with red and pink flowers.
16 pieces – celluloid faux mother-of-pearl
16 pieces - celluloid faux mother-of-pearl w/stenciled black and gold art deco floral motif and small gold, blue and red rhinestones. Includes mirror, brush, comb, 5 pieces for nail care, button hook, shoe horn, clock, 2 small jars w/covers, 2 matched containers w/lids one a hair receiver, and vanity tray.
17 piece Manicure Set with French Ivory handles.
17 piece Manicure Set with French Ivory handles. Includes a comb and a shoe horn. Green velvet lining with fabric bands to hold the pieces. The outside looks like black leather but could be faux. There is ametal ring on one end for hanging. Folded it is 4” x 8” and open 8” x 16.”
1921 Pageant The Net of Progress
“1921 Pageant The Net of Progress” Silk screened red and blue cover pictures a young lady in a blue swimsuit relaxing on the sand, in the background a picture of the Pier, a U.S. flag on a pole and boats on the lake. Pageant held along the Municipal Pier (Navy Pier) in Chicago, Il. Envelope made of glassine, a strong, thin, glazed, semitransparent paper introduced between 1915 and 1920. DATED: 1921.
2 Princess Pat Lipsticks
2 Princess Pat Lipsticks, one in “Light Vivid” and one in “English Tint.” Lipsticks on the original cards, attached with a piece of wire. The holders are reddish orange on the removable top and black on the bottom. 4-1/4” x 3” card is gold and black and shows the face of a woman w/a hint of red on checks and very full bright red lips. Back says, “These royalty shades are the rich, luxurious, regal reds of romance; haughty-courtly too-exciting in a new...Every one of them is more precious than jewels to a Princess â€dating’ her Prince; for her lips will be sought-perhaps more eagerly than she wishes. Try it!” Princess Pat, Ltd., Chicago, Distributor.
2 Hairpins Boxes
2 Hairpins Boxes
a. Tin 3-1/2” x 2” box, top says, “Where’s My” and under it the picture of a hair pin, both raised; inside bottom says “Ballard’s Obelisk Flour.”
b. Tin 3” x 1-1/2” box stands on little round feet, sides ornate motif, top has etched flower and a hair pin in center says “Your Friend.”
2 Hand Mirrors – Oval Hand Mirror in a dark grained wood
2 Hand Mirrors - Oval Hand Mirror in a dark grained wood with a circular pewter crest in the center. Beveled mirror 7-1/2” across, curved handle 10-1/2.”- Black celluloid mirror in “U” shape with a straight top edge. In the center, in an art deco motif, is a small white arrow shaped piece with silver trim. Ornate handle looks like it is silver plated.
2 identical Subpedo Marcel Waver
2 identical Subpedo Marcel Wavers, black painted wood handles. Marcel iron for electric or stove top, extra barrel for stove top. The push lever moves the barrel to create the wave. “patents pend., Feb. 3,1920.” Cincinnati, Ohio. DATED: 1920.
2 piece dresser set – pale green celluloid mirror and brusn
2 piece dresser set - pale green celluloid mirror and brush, w/back of mirror and top of brush stenciled in black/gold art deco floral motif w/a basket of pink and blue painted flowers hanging from a center bow.
2 piece Evening in Paris Gift Set
2 piece Evening in Paris Gift Set. Top of cardboard box covered with cellophane and trimmed in silver and cobalt blue foil, bottom of box in blue foil, 4-1/2” x 5.”
- .50 Fl Oz Cologne
- Tiny bottle of Eau De Toilette
2 pieces – mirror and brush appear to be brass
2 pieces - mirror and brush appear to be brass. Embellished with swirls on the handles and very small balls framing the mirror. Pieces cream color in pattern of small squares connected by gold dots.
2 plastic Hair Comb from 1950s
2 plastic Hair Comb from 1950s.
a. Black with tiny faux pearls, stones and minute silver beads, 7 clear plastic teeth.
b. Brown with 4 faux pearls and silver wire, 9 brown plastic teeth.
2 Princess Pat Lips and Cheeks Tins
2 Princess Pat Lips and Cheeks Tins. 1” gold tone tins, the lids have a gold and black geometric art deco design and in the center a black crown and the“Princess Pat.” The bottoms are concave w/the silhouette of a woman. Princess Pat. Chicago.
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2010.33.9d Lipstick Holders. Bronze tone Lipstick Holder, top embellished with tiny faux pearls and rhinestones. Bottom stamped “Revlon 583.” Part of a series called “Futurama” designed for Revlon by Van Cleef & Arpels. Gold tone Lipstick Holder, top embellished with faux pearls and rhinestones, rhinestones also border the bottom of the holder.
20 piece Manicure Set, has bakelite cream color handles
20 piece Manicure Set, has bakelite cream color handles and containers w/an ornate embossed gray motif. The set includes a comb, shoe horn, and shoe/button hook. Lining is a tan patterned cotton and the pieces fit into fabric bands. The outside of the folder is a flower embossed brown leather or could be faux. Folded it is 6” x 7-1/2” and open 7-1/2” x 16.”
3 Mervin wave clips
3 Mervin wave clips, 2-1/2,” without packaging. Mervin Wave Clip Co. New York City, Patent No.1889166, Made in U.S.A.
3 panel Folding Mirror, metal frame and hinged to stand freely
3 panel Folding Mirror, metal frame and hinged to stand freely on a vanity or can hang from 2 attached chains. Chromolithographic prints on the 2 side panels. Both panels have a cream color background with a framed circular painting of a late 19th century woman against a grass green background. Each woman is wearing a very large black hat over her white hair. A bouquet of red and purple flowers highlight both pictures. There are several 3 and 4 leaf clovers around the outside of the frame. Center panel faux brown leather embossed in a floral design. Each panel 5” x 6-3/4.” DATE: Late 19th Century.
3 piece dresser set – celluloid mirror
3 piece dresser set - celluloid mirror, brush and comb in faux mother-of-pearl in shape of a woman, her body in a full fur coat, w/coat, legs and hand defined w/gold paint, rhinestone necklace and hat; face outlined and detailed in black, bright red lips; mirror, brush and comb. Patent March 1927 by Pyramid w/logo of a pyramid. DATE: 1927.
3 piece dresser set – mirror, brush and comb
3 piece dresser set - mirror, brush and comb in original art nouveau box. In exceptionally good condition considering age. DATE: Mid to late 1800s.
DAVE PUT IN BOTH PHOTOS. The mirror, brush and comb are made of gutta percha, an early moldable compound, whitish in color. The back of the mirror and brush are embossed with a floral and scroll motif.
Art nouveau celluloid box, top pictures a lady in profile encircled in a frame and surrounded by floral motif of flowers and green foliage with embossed gold along the top edges. Top attached at back with 2 brass hinges and brass closure at the front. The bottom edged in ivory celluloid with an embossed floral motif. Bottom 10” across. Top curves in and then rises up to a height of 3-1/2,” depth 5.” Teal satin lining.
3 piece dresser set in original box – brush, comb and mirror
3 piece dresser set in original box - brush, comb and mirror in pale yellow celluloid w/gold etched picture of tall footed stand w/basket holding bouquet of flowers. Box has attached lid, is lined in a satiny pale green, and the outside of box is covered in silver and cream foil in a floral design. 15-3/4” across by 8-1/2.”
4 Leather Bobby Hair Curlers, 4 for 5c, on original card
4 Leather “Bobby” Hair Curlers, 4 for 5c, on original card. One prong on a long 2 pronged “bobby pin” is inserted into the leather.
4 piece dresser set – deep green celluloid brush
4 piece dresser set - deep green celluloid brush, comb, mirror and compact; top of each piece has small raised cream colored seated woman in center in a gown, arms bent in art deco style.
4 pieces – Sterling silver includes mirror, brush, comb
4 pieces - Sterling silver includes mirror, brush, comb and clothes brush in embossed art nouveau swirly motif. Hallmark, “835” with a crescent moon and crown, a German identification. DATE: 1890s through early 1900s, until around 1914 when WWI started
4 Star, 3 curlers 10C – Solo Curlers on original cards
- 4Star, 3 curlers 10C - Solo Curlers on original cards, 10C per card. DATE: Late 30s into 40s.
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Spring Lock, 2 packages, 2 curlers each. Solo Curlers on original cards, 10C per card. DATE: Late 30s into 40s.
5 piece Celluloid green faux marble
5 piece Celluloid green faux marble Case made of 2 “scalloped pancakes” that are 5” in diameter and hinged at the back. Celluloid containers with an overlay in green faux marble for face powder, rouge, nail buffer and lipstick. When opened the top stands upright, exposing the beveled mirror on the inside. The bottom of the containers for face powder, rouge and nail buffer are glued to the base, lipstick holder and nail file fit into a stationary clip. When closed case is 2-1/2” high. Looks new and unused.
5 piece dresser set – mirror, brush, comb w/holder
5 piece dresser set - mirror, brush, comb w/holder, cologne bottle, round glass jar; covered in light blue damask with floral motif and trimmed with crocheted wire and thread.
60 Wire wrapped in shades of brown/black
60 Wire wrapped in shades of brown/black hand stitched leather, most around 6” length and ½” at widest part in center. (only a handful appear in the photograph)
7 pieces Ivory Pyralin in black faux leather case
7 pieces Ivory Pyralin in black faux leather case, includes mirror, brush, comb, and 4 nail care items. Inside of case lined in a satiny red. Arlington Manufacturing Company, bought by DuPont in 1915.
9 piece dresser set – mirror, brush, comb, button hook
9 piece dresser set - mirror, brush, comb, button hook, 3 pieces for nail care, shoe horn and glass jar w/lid. Black lucite w/garden scene decal protected w/layer of clear finish.
9 piece dresser set in original box – 2 hand mirrors, brush
9 piece dresser set in original box - 2 hand mirrors, brush, comb, 3 jars and shoe horn. Pieces made of a clear plastic material. Tops yellow with a slightly raised floral design. Inside the attached top of the box is a round mirror w/a framed picture on each side, one of Betty Grable and one of General MacArthur, both in uniform and saluting. Frames made of the same plastic. Box lined in a satiny grayish color. Outside of box covered in foil, background a pinkish beige, with a gold design. Box 27” across by 12.” DATE: WWII, 1941 to 1945.
9 piece travel case, deep yellow celluloid faux mother-of-pearl
9 piece travel case, deep yellow celluloid faux mother-of-pearl in black faux leather case includes mirror, brush, comb, 2 nail care items, 2 covered boxes, one for soap, toothbrush box and shoe horn. Case 19” x 8” x 2-3/4,” with two metal rings on sides of clasp, apparently for a chain so when open it could hang down for easy use.
9 Wood hair curlers
9 Wood hair curlers, 2” long, each w/12 small holes and a slits on one end to hold the string attached at other end. Waxed green tip.
A Unique Hair Pin for Stray-Locks, Marcel Wave
“A Unique Hair Pin for Stray-Locks, Marcel Wave, or Bobbed Hair,” 2-1/2” x 3” box.
Adoration Waving Iron, hand forged and stamped 216
Adoration Waving Iron, hand forged and stamped “216,” on one side and “Adoration” in cursive, “Germany” and the letter “C,” on the other side. In original red chipboard slide box, top covered with off white paper and red print. Text in German, French and Spanish says “This Waving Iron gives to the hair the appearance of a natural waving.” Iron 11” long. Made in Germany.
Amber Czech Glass Perfume Bottle
When the Collector bought the bottle in Budapest in 2001 she was told by the seller bought the bottles in that although the bottles weren’t original the molds were and that a limited number were made from the original molds that were discovered in the late 1990s in the Bohemian village of Desna. They are not marked but photos and information available online suggests that they are Desna designs. DATE: Original molds 1920 to 1940.
Amber colored bottle with intaglio glass stopper of dancing nymph in waterfall. Bottle and stopper in art deco skyscraper style. Bottle 2-1/4” plus 5-1/2” stopper.
American Bouquet and Jap Rose Soaps
American Bouquet Toilet Soap, sealed in original white wrapper w/dark blue print, border and rose; “This full size cake of soap is given to you FREE to test the quality of our goods-Do NOT Pay For It.” Lincoln Chemical Works, Est. 1886, Chicago.
Bar of “Jap Rose Soap for Complexion Hair and Bath,” in original box and wrapping. The box is yellow with red and blue print, bamboo border and pictures a woman from the bodice up wearing a flowered garment in the colors of the box. The graphics, her clothing, along with the large pink flowers in her short black hair gives the suggestion of a Japanese woman. “Contains Pure Glycerine, So pure you can see through it.” James S. Kirk & Co., Chicago, Copyright 1923.
April Showers Perfume Bottle
Cheramy purse size “April Showers” perfume Bottle encased in a hinged chrome flask cover. Cover ribbed in popular art deco style, with a green screw off plastic top. 1-1/4” x 1-3/4” plus top. Original label. Paris, New York.
Armand Cold Cream Powder Tin
Armand Cold Cream Powder Tin. Box covered in the traditional Armand design/logo, pink and white checkerboard background with blue lines and a small framed silhouette of a lady’s face. “Refines and Softens the Skin,” separate paper booklet w/directions. Des Moines, Ia., U.S.A., St. Thomas, Ont. Canada. Tube made in U.S.A.
Armand Complexion Powder Box
Armand Complexion Powder Box, round 2-3/4.” On the cover, “Armand Complexion Powder,” with a lovely lady in a very full pink plaid gown, gray bodice. The plaid is also around the sides. On the bottom, Price 25c, Armand, Des Moines, IA.
Austrian Compact, oval
Austrian Compact, oval, w/handle in shape of ladies’ hand held mirror; sifter, puff and beveled mirror; gold tone metal embossed w/floral design, lid of mirror needlepointed w/flowers and covered w/glass; ornate open work out handle; never used; 4” long and 1-1/2” D.
Aviator and Country Club
Aviator, shows a young woman in brown aviator’s clothing wit high black boots, her arms outstretched, against a grayish blue background. says “Aviator,” one hand holding the “A” and the other the “R.”
Country Club, outdoor scene with a young woman holding a parasol, standing at the bottom of a very long and elegant staircase that leads to a terrace. Colors peach and brown.
Both made in the U.S. during 1920s.
Avon Demonstration Lipsticks
“Avon Demonstration Lipsticks, Not to be sold,” 30 colors (1 missing), includes 14 3” x 3-1/4” cards, front says “Please accept this miniature Avon Lipstick with the compliments of your Avon Representative.” There is a small hold to insert sample. The back lists lipstick and rough shades and suggests nail polish colors.
Bavaria Porcelain Perfume Bottle
Art deco geometric figural flapper in shades of blue, the stopper a white porcelain woman’s head, hair black flapper style with red lips and earrings. The head is attached to the cork which holds the glass dauber. Bottom marked “Bavaria.” The collector has seen the same bottle being sold as part of a three piece set which included a man and child. 6” from top of head stopper to the bottom of the bottle.
