Compacts
Compacts hold face powder. A woman did not powder her face in public until after World War I. By 1920, the beauty parlor, permanent waves, and cosmetics had become acceptable. A few companies sold cake face powder in a box with a mirror and a pad or puff. Soon the compact was designed by jewelers and made of gold, silver, and precious materials. Cosmetic companies began to sell powder in attractive compacts of less valuable metal or plastic. Collectors today search for Art Deco designs, commemorative compacts from World's Fairs or political events, and unusual examples. Many were made with companion lipsticks and other fittings. The original box adds value to the compact.
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Image Category Pattern or Item Description Year Priced Compacts Art Deco Style Sterling Silver, Enamel, Green & Cream, Gold Rim, 2 1/4 In. 2011 Compacts Birks Sterling Sterling Silver, Carved Flowers, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 In. 2011 Compacts Boucheron Silver, Gold Leaping Fish, Stylized Waves, Fitted Case, London, c.1930 2011 Compacts Cartier Flowers, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Full Cut Diamond, Mirror, 18K Gold 2011 Compacts Cigarette Case Faberge, 14K Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Early 1900s, 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 In. 2011 Compacts Evans Guillioche Enamel, White Ground, Rose, Leaves, Black Reverse, 1950s, 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 In. 2011 Compacts Gold Platinum, Peridot, Mirror, Puff, 14K, 2 x 2 1/2 In. 2011 Compacts K&G Co. Dance, Goldtone, Basket Shape, Silvertone Wreath, Pearl, Mirror, Puff, 2 x 1 1/2 In. 2011 Compacts Kaycraft Mother-Of-Pearl, Mirror, Powder, Lipstick, 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 In. 2011 Compacts Lucretia Vanderbilt Silver, Enamel, Butterfly, Good Luck Symbols, 2 x 3 In. 2011 Compacts Minadiere Attached Lipstick, 14K Yellow Gold, Victorian, Mark, 6 1/2 In. 2011 Compacts Mother-Of-Pearl Abalone, Checkerboard Design, Powder, Mirror, 2 1/2 x 3 In. 2011 Compacts Saks Fifth Avenue Sterling Silver, Engraved Design, Monogram, Round, Puff, c.1940, 4 In. 2011 Compacts Silver Gilt Shaded Enamel, Couple Courting, Mirror, c.1900, 3 In. 2011 Compacts Silver Enameled Urn, Mauve, Round, c.1920, 2 In. 2011 Compacts Silver Melon Eaters, Glaze Enamel Painted Scene, Engraved, Inlaid, 3 1/8 3 1/8 In. 2011 Compacts Stratton Enamel, Painted Roses, Round, Pill Box, Rectangular, 1950s 2011 Compacts Tortoiseshell Vanity Mirror, Comb, Canted Corners, 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 In. 2011 Compacts Vanity Case Chain, Mirror, Powder & Rouge Sections, Engraved, c.1914, 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 In. 2011 Compacts Volupte Hand Shape, Goldtone Metal, Burnished, Powder Puff, Mirror, 4 1/2 In. 2011 Compacts Whiting & Davis Delysia, Vanity Bag, Silvertone Mesh, Flowers, Rouge, Powder, Mirror, 4 In. 2011 Compacts Woman Flowing Brown Hair, Floral Chasing, Silver, Enamel, Continental 800 2011 Compacts Woven Design 14K Gold, 8-Sided, Chain 2011 Compacts Cigarette Case Faberge,14K Yellow Gold,Sapphire,Early 1900s,2 1/2 x 3 1/2 In. Illustrated 2011 Compacts Silver-sterling Scrolling,Gold Washed,Initials,4 x 4 In. Illustrated 2011
