Antique
JEWELED 1930s Mirror & Brush Vanity Set in very
nice condition. Made of fancy brass filagree with applied
glass jewels. The mirror glass and the brush bristles
are in excellent shape and the set has see little or
no use. The pieces measure as follows:mirror - 14 x
4.5 brush - 11 x 3.5 x 1.5. These are hard to find this
nice!!
ID=Powder1
This
is a lovely little Pond's loose powder box measuring approx.
7cm across. The powder inside is unused, and is still
covered with the original plastic (although a little of
the powder is escaping through a small hole!).The powder
box is decorated in a pretty pink, gold and white floral
pattern on the lid, which also reads 'POND'S Peach'. The
side of the box is striped in pink and white.The base
of the box is a littly grubby, and has a mark where the
price label has been removed. The base reads 'Pond's Dreamflower
Face Powder', and 'Peach' with the company information
in the border around the edge.This is a very pretty and collectable item. ID=powder2
1950S
CASHMERE BOUQUET FACE POWDER BOX RACHAEL NO. 1
POWDER
BOX MEASURES 2-3/4” BY ½”. THIS IS
UNUSED BUT HAS A HOLE IN THE CLEAR LINER ON THE INSIDE.
RACHEL NO. 1. THE BOX HAS A PINK BACKGROUND WITH A BORDER,
PINK FLOWERS AND TEAL LEAVES.ID=Powder4
ANTIQUE CZECH
JEWELED BRASS COMPACT WITH ORIGINAL PUFF
The
compact is in excellent condition. The mirror is perfect
and it contains its original puff. The compact measures
2-3/4” round with no missing or dead stones. The
sides are beautifully detailed as well. The bottom has
an engine turned design. ID=Powder5
This
is an old french Powder Puff. It is marked "BREVETE
PLI S.G.D.G., MADE IN FRANCE." It unscrews on the
top and bottom, and comes apart as shown in the pictures.
It appears to be bakelite, or celluloid, and measures
approx. 3-1/2" long x 3/4" across. It smells
like perfume may have been in it at one time. The "puff"
inside feels like a very very soft cotton, and when
you push the cylinder up the "puff?" pops
out. It does seem like there may have been a victorian
scene around it at one time, but some of the black has
worn off. It is definitely victorian in style, and probably
from the late 1800's-1920's. This is an estate piece,
in excellent working condition.ID=POWDER35
1930's art deco EXTREMELY FANCY
GUILLOCHE ROSES ENAMEL COMPACT
Very
Vintage 1930's EXTREMELY FANCY GUILLOCHE ROSES ENAMEL
COMPACT. A very attractive looking compact for display
or personal vintage wardrobe.. ID=Powder8
This volume, along with volume
one, is the source for compacts. There are tons of color
photos of everything from compacts and vanities to plies,
powder boxes, rouge compacts, and advertising. Mueller
gives fine intros to each of her topics, educating the
reader on the makers, the different styles, and where
to focus your collecting if you don't have big bucks.
Mueller also doesn't jack up the prices to astronomical
heights like Gerson's book--prices are reasonable and
acceptable for easy- and hard-to find compacts. The book
is well organized, and I'd be hard-pressed to see how
to do this one better.
Ayeristrcrat
Face Powder by Harriet Hubbard Ayer. The box is the 3.58
ounce size and the shade is Ayer Rose. There is a small
puncture on the inner seal which has been resealed and
is not noticeable or leaking. The outer lid is in very
good condition with only minor fading from age. The bottom
of the box is a gold foil overlay and there is a small
rubbed spot where a price tag looks to have been removed.
The original price is printed on the bottom of the box
and is $1.00--this will help in determining age. There
is a price written in grease pencil of 39 cents and it
can be removed. Also, the product information on the bottom
of the box is affixed to it by sticker and it is still
in place and in excellent condition. ID=Powder10
Mint
condition box of Mary King Face Powder by Watkins Products
that is unopened, sealed and still in its original cardboard
outer carton. The shade is Rose Rachel and it is the2.5
ounce size. The powder box measures 3" in diameter
and is in absolute mint condition. The outer carton is
a bit faded from age and a couple of the edges have some
rubbing but still excellent condition for the age. This
is an excellent addition to a face powder collection.
ID=Powder11
APOLLO 1920 Jeweled Brass/Enamel
Brush/Mirror Vanity
Antique
1920s Jeweled Brass and Enamel Brush and Mirror Set
made by APOLLO.
This victorian set is beautifully filigreed and marked
with the manufacturer name on the mirror. Pink jewels
on the back mounted on enamel. ID=VS15
This
beautiful Dresser Jar is marked Apollo on the bottom of
the Ormolu. It measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter. It is
a floral scroll. Very beautiful from the 1920's. ID=VS16
This
Czech trinket powder jar is etched Made in Czechoslovakia
on the bottom.The box is 3 1/2" in diameter across
the top. I see no chips or other kinds of damage. ID-VS17