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This compact purse would make heads turn in the world of vintage. Its truely appears to look like its new, i look at compacts all the time on e-bay but i have never seen this one before. Now i know you can, t know everything in this crazy world of antiques and vintage, so maybe you have seen this one before. I priced it on the condition and i think its pretty rare. It measures 5 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2 deep, i hope your having fun on e-bay and i thank-you for looking.

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I bought it used at a charity shop on the way home from the boutique (Laura Ashley) that I worked for. It came in this same mismatched Robson flannel bag that I bought it in, The previous owner must have was kept it in the bag which is why it is in such good condition. In 1976, this was a vintage item. I was a hippy fashionista I loved it. This item is listed speculatively because I will always have room in my purse. (in other words my price is firm). Vintage from the 1940s. Materials: brass, gilt, glass, enamel. The rare vintage Henriette 8 ball spherical loose powder compact. This rare and gorgeous little compact is was created by Parker Pen, Wadsworth’s compact division under the brand name “Henriette” in the 1940s. It is in the form of an eight ball and. The compact is spherical and has been enamelled jet black with the number “8” in black on a white circle on the lid. The enamel is in very good to excellent order, and there are no dings to the exterior. Inside, the gilding is bright. The mirror has a couple of minor fox marks but gives a good reflection. The lid opens easily to reveal a deep powder well and a tiny, unused puff. The compact looks like it has only been very lightly used for powder. You may wonder why a pen company was producing compacts. From my research I have found the following. The Wadsworth Watch case Co. Dayton, KY was established in 1890 as a maker of gold filled watch cases. Interestingly, during WWII, they converted the powder compact process into compasses and other vital items that would aid the war effort. And became Parker Pen Wadsworth. Parker and Wadsworth had already established a business relationship as Parker Pen Canada had been acting as distributers for Wadsworth. The Parker Pen Company is an American company but had established or acquired manufacturing works in Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, France, Mexico, USA, Pakistan, India, Germany (Osmia-Parker), Brazil and Argentina. This is a 80 year old item is in remarkably good condition. It is perfect functional, no breaks, all pieces, very good top finish, (tiny flecking good to excellent very cared for by me) Please look at my photos.

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Very rare clean out.

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Otherwise, in very good overall condition. Unmarked, but very probably made in France, circa 1900. Made of brass, with a beautiful lady and flowers embossed on the top, leaves on lower border and an original mirror inside.

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Stained mirror (see picture). Otherwise, in very fine overall condition. Unmarked, but very probably made in France, circa 1900. Made of brass, with a beautiful flowers embossed on the top, dragonfly with flowers on lower border and an original mirror inside.

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Engraved letters on the bottom:Mirette// Bte S. G. D. G. Made in France by Mirette, circa 1900. Otherwise, in very good overall condition. Made of golden plated brass with a beautiful lady embossed on the top and an original mirror inside.

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Vintage Art Deco 1930’s Minaudiere Vanity Compact Case Carryall with Mirror. Brown Enamel over Brass with Black Bakelite sides and front clasp. Free working front clasp to reveal mirror and space for comb(comb is missing) which would have slid in behind mirror. Brass with enamel compartment with lid which holds the rouge. Powder sifter is present. Side lipstick area with spring loaded base (Lipstick missing). Right side of the Miniaudiere on the outside is a black. Marked Made in France. Condition Interior is clean, Mirror has foxing, some scuffs, scratches and ware on the corners due to age, A couple of chips in the enamel. Bottom has two small marks. On top left side. On the Left side, front edge of the Bakelite has a chip. Measures 4 1/4″in L x 2 1/2″in W x 3/4in D. Thank you so much for visiting. The item “Very Rare Art Deco French Vanity Case Compact with Mirror Enamel Brass Bakelite” is in sale since Sunday, July 19, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Vanity, Perfume & Shaving\Compacts\1930-1949″. The seller is “all_in_the_attic” and is located in Lumberton, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: France
• Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1949

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