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.
Coty Compact, 2-1/4 D round white plastic
Coty Compact, 2-1/4” D round white plastic w/extended handle to resemble a lady’s hand held mirror; lid w/Coty’s “Airspun” powder design representing “powder particles being spun and swirled until they reach a cloud like softness;” mirror, pressed powder and puff; pull out lipstick in handle, sticker on bottom of lipstick “Coty 24, Riviera Pink,” gold letters on back “Naturelle.”
Dancing Compact, silver tone guilloche case, center of lid
Dancing Compact, silver tone guilloche case, center of lid w/a raised framed enameled guilloche of a red rose, green leaves and 3 blue ribbon hearts over a white background; powder compartment has a turning powder sifter; lid w/mirror and rouge; loop in top corner for attaching a chain.
Deco Compact, round Deco brass plated, lid a lithograph
Deco Compact, round Deco brass plated, lid a lithograph w/a black background and a femme figure w/bright red hair in the foreground, holding an open gold colored hand fan; framed mirror, powder well covered w/removable insert for the puff; w/puff; 2” D.
Deco Powder Compact, white enameled, lid decorated
Deco Powder Compact, white enameled, lid decorated w/gold tone metal bands and 4 red rhinestones; framed mirror, no puff; etched circular design on bottom;2-1/2” D.
Djer-Kiss Compact, round hammered silver case finish
Djer-Kiss Compact, round hammered silver case finish, lid w/center cartouche of flowers and scroll work for monogram; powder basin has snap out covered sifter marked “Poudre Djer Kiss Kerkoff, Pat’d USA 5-19-25, Canada 1924,” framed mirror, 2” D. DATE: 1920s.
Dyer-Kiss Vanity Moderne Rouge and Powder Compact
Dyer-Kiss Vanity Moderne Rouge and Powder Compact, 2” square silver guilloche case in abstract geometric design; powder basin has snap out metal sifter w/puff, rouge compartment under two sided flip up mirror, w/puff; engraved “Djer-Kiss” along top front edge; “Pat #1623610” on outside slide closure mechanism; in original “Djer-Kiss” gray and black deco box w/green velvet lining, sticker on bottom of box “Djer-Kiss Silver Double Naturelle Powder, Bright Loose Rouge,” DATED: Launched 1929.
Eisenberg Jeweled Brass Compact
Eisenberg Jeweled Brass Compact, round 3-1/4” D, 3D highly stylized art deco portrait of a woman covers the lid, w/different color and size rhinestones used for decoration, including amethyst eyes, lips painted red; mirror and puff; engraved Henriette” on the inside and “Eisenberg Original” on the back,
Elgin American 1933, A Century of Progress, Chicago
Elgin American “1933, A Century of Progress, Chicago” souvenir Compact, oval in black enamel, lid w/silver tone overlay in center, and along the sides, in the front and back, an art deco curved line design; silver tone metal case w/framed mirror, hinged cover over powder w/etching of “EA” logo and “Elgin Vanity” pink puff; flip up lid covers rouge or lipstick compartment, product appears to have never been used; in original gray box w/ “EA” logo in black and red, same as etched on compact and “By Elgin American, Elgin, Illinois,” box damaged. DATED: 1933.
Elgin American Carry All Compact, gold tone metal
Elgin American Carry All Compact, gold tone metal w/leaf etched design on lid; lid of powder compartment etched “Elgin American, Made in USA” and has sifter and “Elgin American” puff, rest of compact sections empty, including large one behind mirror and one for lipstick; compact comes in black faille fabric case w/handle, open on one side showing compact, envelope pocket on other side, contains lucite comb; empty compartments for incidentals, 2-1/2 x 4-1/4;” DATE: 1940s through 50s.
Elgin American Compact, 2-3/4 square, lid white and gray
Elgin American Compact, 2-3/4” square, lid white and gray w/luminous flashes of vibrant pink and blue mother-of-pearl, w/one large square pearl in the center set like a diamond against the square background and framed w/a series of individual clear raised rhinestones; brass case embossed w/scroll border framing the pearl; framed mirror, door covers the powder compartment, etched “Elgin American, Made in U.S.A;” stamped in gold on blue-gray puff “Elgin American;” in black faille fabric case and in original “Elgin American” teal box with “EA” logo. DATE: 1950s.
Elginite Deco Dancing Triple Vanity Compact
Elginite Deco Dancing Triple Vanity Compact, “saddle bag” shape; metal silver tone guilloche and black enameled lid embossed w/silvertone sun ray design; framed mirror, compartments for powder, rouge and lipstick, partially used; powder and rouge puffs; 2-1/2 x 2-1/4” at its widest point.
Evans Dancing Deco Compact, 2 square for powder and rouge
Evans Dancing Deco Compact, 2” square for powder and rouge; metal silvertone frame guilloche w/enamel painted floral pattern on lid in red, blue and green; top of powder compartment has turning cover that slides open to expose powder; mirror and rose rouge; silver loop for finger or chain.
Evans Tap Sift Dancing Compact, round 2 D black enamel
Evans Tap Sift Dancing Compact, round 2” D black enamel, lid w/overlay of silver leaves and a diamond shaped decoration in the center; silver tone metal frame for powder, rouge and lipstick; w/powder puff, rouge compartment behind 2 way metal mirror, w/rouge; compact and cylindrical lipstick holder w/faux mother-of-pearl ends attached w/silver chain; base of powder compartment stamped “Evans Tap Sift, Pat 1508649;
Foster & Bailey Art Deco Powder and Rouge Compact
Foster & Bailey Art Deco Powder and Rouge Compact, octagon sterling silver case and trim, guilloche enameling in light blue on lid and white on sides and back; lid w/opaque enameling in red, green yellow and black suggestive of oranges, cherries and flowers, motif reminiscent of stain glass windows; gold foil covered bottom of powder basin says, “Chicago, Illinois Distributors, Marcelle,” mirror, some rouge remains, stamped “F&B Sterling” no powder or puffs, 2-1/4” D. (enameled guilloche has some peeling)
Fuller Brush Compacts, engraved gold tone
Fuller Brush Compacts, engraved gold tone, lids etched with initials “EFE” in the center. Mirror, pressed powder, puffs stamped in gold ink with “EFE and House of Fuller.” On bottom “Dist. by The Fuller Co, East Hartford, Conn. Made in the U.S.A.” 2-3/4” D. - Sticker on bottom says Rose Beige, compact never used.
- Etched crown above the initials. Original bottom sticker with “Rose Beige.” Never Used
- Compact with company initials
Goldtone Vanity Compact, rectangle w/cream painted lid
Goldtone Vanity Compact, rectangle w/cream painted lid and 3 gold tone stripes across the top; powder w/puff and rouge; eyebrow pencil, flip down mirror w/compartments for eyebrow brush and black powder, eyeliner/eyebrow pencil, blue eyeshadow, and raspberry cream lipstick; rectangular 3 x 1-3/4. Shows no sign of having been used.
Henriette Replica of a United States Army visor hat from WWII;
Henriette Replica of a United States Army visor hat from WWII; plastic w/green cap and brown visor; round gold eagle emblem in the center of the cap; has sifter and puff, silver nitrate peeling off mirror, 3-1/2” top diameter. (Packaged w/WWI,II items #2010.6)
House of Plate Compact, cream color molded Tenite
House of Plate Compact, cream color molded Tenite (type of Cellulosics plastic) vanity in the form of a hand mirror w/rose relief on the lid; rose side flips open for powder and a mirror, the other for rouge, and the lipstick is in the handle; outer rim w/raised beaded design along the outer rim and bottom of the handle; a mirror on the back; rose side for powder, has original sifter and “Plate” puff; when opened mirror side has rouge well and additional 3rd mirror; marked “Trioette by Plate” in the rouge compartment; 7 x 11” (Mirror side difficult to open) DATE: 1940s.
Langlois Shari Powder and Rouge Compact
Langlois “Shari” Powder and Rouge Compact, art nouveau designed octagon in silver metal with a raised gold plated Oriental Bonsai motif on the lid, similar scene engraved on the bottom; original pressed powder and rouge w/puffs, double sided metal mirror flips up exposing rouge; etched “Shari” towards bottom of lid “Langlois New York” on the bottom, 2” D original box, lid covered in pale silvery cream silk satin w/painted scene of flowers and butterflies in shades of green, rose and yellow, opens to green velvet lining.
Map of India, octagon shaped silver Compact
Map of India, octagon shaped silver Compact, lid engraved w/sun and its rays framing a map of India w/small rubies highlighting Calcutta, Bombay and Delhi as well as Ceylon and Karachi; inscription on back, “To Mother, On Mother’s Day, Love and Kisses, Harold;” framed mirror stamped “silver,” empty case, 3” D.
Mini Norida silver tone Rouge and Powder Compact, lid in a guil
Mini Norida silver tone Rouge and Powder Compact, lid in a guilloche concentric circle design w/center monogram cartouche; “Wildflower” pressed powder covered w/refill instructions, framed mirror hinged w/half moon piece of hard wire allowing mirror to sit in an upright position for viewing “Medium” rouge underneath; 2 “corn flower” blue puffs; like new, never used; bottom stamped, “Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Made in U.S.A.
Mini round Guilloche and enamel gold tone Powder and Rouge Compact
Mini round Guilloche and enamel gold tone Powder and Rouge Compact w /4 mirrors; lid ornate intricately woven gold tone wire in sunburst pattern w/22 repetitions around the circumference, bottom of case has beveled mirror and border of guilloche and opaque enamel design in green and dark blue; powder compartment w/fabric sifter, powder puff and mirrored bottom, etched w/what appears to be an “F/CO logo and Patent# 197343(6?) rouge like new w/raised logo on the surface, appears to be 2 letters, the latter “F,” w/puff, compartment covered w/2 sided metal mirror.
Mondaine Book Powder and Rouge Compact, black leather
Mondaine Book Powder and Rouge Compact, black leather, lid w/a Victorian woman in a raised cameo on a background of deep hunter green and framed w/an engraved gold design; compact never used, original clear plastic covers the two compartments showing the “Flesh” powder and puff and the “Raspberry” rouge and puff; along inside edge engraved “Mondaine” and “New York U.S.A., cameo appears to be painted and covered w/celluloid or some other type of plastic, 2 x 3” compact in original brown ”Mondaine” box.
Mondaine Book Powder and Rouge Compact, red leather
Mondaine Book Powder and Rouge Compact, red leather w/gold stamped royal insignia design in lower right corner of the lid w/initial “R” and “Raquel” on the binding; gold tone frame; metal mirror, powder puff and rouge puff w/rouge, 2 x 3.”
Mondaine Book Vanity Case, black leather
Mondaine Book Vanity Case, black leather w/gold tone metal frame; 4 compartments for powder, rouge, lipstick and incidentals; lipstick in small compartment on top of lid, w/etched design and raised coat of arms, powder section empty w/puff, rouge section never used w/puff and on the bottom an empty section that could have had several uses such as cigarettes, a dance card or money; top of bottom section etched in a floral design w/”Mondaine” logo in center, “Pats. Pending,” 3 x 5 x 1.”
Mondaine gold tone Vanity Compact, lip creme and mirror
Mondaine gold tone Vanity Compact, lip creme and mirror in small compartment on top of lid w/raised art deco silhouette of a lady sipping a cocktail.Guilloche designs on interior, powder section, no puff, flip up bottom for rouge, unused w/puff; in original leaf green silk satin envelope; no case identification, probably a Mondaine, lid compartment identical in size, shape, hinge and clip to the Mondaine creme compartment in #2010.41.27.
Oval faux mother-of-pearl lid, gold tone sides and bottom
Oval faux mother-of-pearl lid, gold tone sides and bottom; framed mirror, sifter and puff; 3 x 2-1/4.”
Petit Point Powder Compact, 2-1/2 square brass
Petit Point Powder Compact, 2-1/2” square brass w/petit point lid in black background, w/small outdoor scene surrounded by large red and pink roses, green leaves; mirror, powder compartment has cover that opens; includes puff and some loose powder; DATE: 1930s.
Petit Point Powder Compact, round 2-3/4 compact
Petit Point Powder Compact, round 2-3/4” compact sits in cream bakelite square base w/convex sides; petit point in ecru background w/flower design in pale shades of blue, green and burgundy; sifter, no puff, discolored mirror.
Rex Fifth Avenue Flapjack Compact, ivory celluloid
Rex Fifth Avenue Flapjack Compact, ivory celluloid w/ blue and pink irises and green fan leaves on lid; vinyl sifter, no puff, discoloration on mirror; 4-1/2” D; “Made in U.S.A. Pat.#2163429.” DATE: 1940s
Rex Fifth Avenue Flapjack Compact, maroon catalin bakelite
Rex Fifth Avenue Flapjack Compact, maroon catalin bakelite with open work carved flowers in a small framed circle on the lid. Sifter, mirror and “Fifth Rex Avenue” puff. 4” D; sticker on bottom says, 29.50. DATE: Post 1945.
Rho-Jan Flapjack Compact, green plastic quilted lid
Rho-Jan Flapjack Compact, green plastic quilted lid w/w/inset rhinestones, “Rho-Jan” puff, sifter, mirror w/slight peeling of silver nitrate; 5” D. Plastic imprinted “Rho-Jan, Pat. Pending. DATE: 1950s.
Round Compact, red enameled lid w/silver metal mesh bottom
Round Compact, red enameled lid w/silver metal mesh bottom; powder compartment w/sifter and puff, flip down mirror compartment for rogue, w/puff, partially used; 2” D.
Silver Compact, fan shaped
Silver Compact, fan shaped w/scalloped edges across the front,, both lid and bottom hand engraved in rococo style of swirling foilage; w/sifter and powder puff, framed beveled mirror; stamped “800” along the mirror frame (continental silver standard) 2-3/4 x 3-1/2” at its widest.
Silver Compact, round
Silver Compact, round w/both lid and bottom hand engraved in rococo style of swirling foliage, lid w/center medallion; sifter and powder puff, framed beveled mirror; stamped “800” (continental silver standard); 3-1/4” D.
Silver Dancing Vanity Compact
Silver Dancing Vanity Compact, rectangular, enameled purple lid, w/lavender trim and a small “B” monogram in center; silver chain; lid compartments include powder and rouge w/puffs and small compartment w/pull out drawer; bottom includes mini silver perfume bottle, 2 coin receptacles, mirror lid w/separate compartment; silver chain; rectangular 3 x 2. Shows no sign of having been used.
Souvenir Compact A Century of Progress Chicago 1933
Souvenir Compact “A Century of Progress Chicago 1933” round French Ivory celluloid compact w/powder well in raised center circle, lid embossed w/brown image of “Travel Building,” and “1933, A Century of Progress, Chicago,” trimmed in gold tone metal; framed mirror w/powder puff; 3-3/4” D. DATED: 1933.
Trapezoid brass plated Purse/Compact
Trapezoid brass plated Purse/Compact, guilloche lid and back w/overlay of Asian bonsai style flowers; framed mirror, 2 coin beds and covered guilloche compartment for powder, money, cigarettes or other items; 3-1/4 x 2-1/4” W at center. (closure clip broken)
Vashe art deco Compact; lid, brown enameled background
Vashe art deco Compact; lid, brown enameled background w/raised glossy silver tone fan design, in foreground a femme figure gazing into a mirror in intaglio; famed mirror, small amount of powder and untouched rouge; 2-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/8;” in original box, light brown w/black geometric design and outline of nude woman.
Volupte watchcase style Compact, metal gold tone case
Volupte watchcase style Compact, metal gold tone case w/black enamel lid, tiny blue and pink painted Forget-Me-Nots and bordered w/recessed gold tone bands in 1/2 moon shape, around the circumference; opens like a pocket watch w/attached black tassel loop for the wrist; beveled mirror, w/sifter and puff 2-1/4” D; DATE: 1940s-50s.
Zell (Rex Fifth Avenue) Flapjack Compact, blond wood
Zell (Rex Fifth Avenue) Flapjack Compact, blond wood w/maroon plastic lid inset, sifter, no puff, glued discolored mirror, 4” D; in original gray-blue Rex Fifth Avenue box.
Ziegfeld Girl Flapjack Compact, faux tortoise shell plastic wit
Ziegfeld Girl Flapjack Compact, faux tortoise shell plastic with sifter and”Ziegfeld Girl” puff, mirror, 5” D. Includes instructions “To reflect a lovelier you,” fabric bag with original sticker “39.50,” and original blue box with white stars and purple lettering. Pat No. D137166, Other Pat Pending, A Division of Allied Plastics Co., Los Angeles.
