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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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ImageCategoryPattern or ItemDescriptionYear Priced
 Compacts18K Gold Square, Allover Honeycomb Pattern, Italy, 3 In.2011
 CompactsArt Deco Style Sterling Silver, Enamel, Green & Cream, Gold Rim, 2 1/4 In. 2011
 CompactsBirks Sterling Sterling Silver, Carved Flowers, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 In. 2011
 CompactsBoucheron Silver, Gold Leaping Fish, Stylized Waves, Fitted Case, London, c.19302011
 CompactsCartier Flowers, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Full Cut Diamond, Mirror, 18K Gold2011
 CompactsCigarette Case Faberge, 14K Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Early 1900s, 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 In. 2011
CompactsCigarette CaseFaberge,14K Yellow Gold,Sapphire,Early 1900s,2 1/2 x 3 1/2 In. Illustrated2011
 CompactsEvans Guillioche Enamel, White Ground, Rose, Leaves, Black Reverse, 1950s, 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 In. 2011
 CompactsGold Platinum, Peridot, Mirror, Puff, 14K, 2 x 2 1/2 In. 2011
 CompactsK&G Co. Dance, Goldtone, Basket Shape, Silvertone Wreath, Pearl, Mirror, Puff, 2 x 1 1/2 In. 2011
 CompactsKaycraft Mother-Of-Pearl, Mirror, Powder, Lipstick, 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 In. 2011
 CompactsLucretia Vanderbilt Silver, Enamel, Butterfly, Good Luck Symbols, 2 x 3 In. 2011
 CompactsMinadiere Attached Lipstick, 14K Yellow Gold, Victorian, Mark, 6 1/2 In. 2011
 CompactsMother-Of-Pearl Abalone, Checkerboard Design, Powder, Mirror, 2 1/2 x 3 In. 2011
 CompactsSaks Fifth Avenue Sterling Silver, Engraved Design, Monogram, Round, Puff, c.1940, 4 In. 2011
 CompactsSilver Enameled Urn, Mauve, Round, c.1920, 2 In. 2011
 CompactsSilver Melon Eaters, Glaze Enamel Painted Scene, Engraved, Inlaid, 3 1/8 3 1/8 In. 2011
 CompactsSilver Gilt Shaded Enamel, Couple Courting, Mirror, c.1900, 3 In. 2011
CompactsSilver-sterlingScrolling,Gold Washed,Initials,4 x 4 In. Illustrated2011
 CompactsStratton Enamel, Painted Roses, Round, Pill Box, Rectangular, 1950s2011
 CompactsTortoiseshell Vanity Mirror, Comb, Canted Corners, 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 In.2011
 CompactsVanity Case Chain, Mirror, Powder & Rouge Sections, Engraved, c.1914, 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 In. 2011
 CompactsVolupte Hand Shape, Goldtone Metal, Burnished, Powder Puff, Mirror, 4 1/2 In. 2011
 CompactsWhiting & Davis Delysia, Vanity Bag, Silvertone Mesh, Flowers, Rouge, Powder, Mirror, 4 In. 2011
 CompactsWoman Flowing Brown Hair, Floral Chasing, Silver, Enamel, Continental 8002011
 

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