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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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CategoryPattern or ItemDescriptionYear Priced
CompactsAluminum Green Enamel, Embossed, Pug, Mirror, 1 1/2 In.2010
CompactsBlack Enamel Diamond, Ribbed Case, 18K Gold, 3 3/8 x 1 7/8 In.2010
CompactsBlue Guilloche Enamel Silvertone, Flower Garland, Chain, 2 5/8 In.2010
CompactsBrushed Copper Bill Clip, Photo Slot, Cache, 3 x 4 In.2010
CompactsChrome 2-Tone, Applied Enamel Floral Disk, Engraved VY, Lipstick, Puffs, Chain, 3 In.2010
CompactsCoty Goldtone Mesh, Envelope Style, Mirror, Puff, 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 In.2010
CompactsDu Barry Goldtone, Radiating Lines, Mirror, c.1960s, 1 1/2 In.2010
CompactsElgin American Box, 4 1/2 In.2010
CompactsElgin American Goldtone, Checkerboard Mother-Of-Pearl Lid, Puff, 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 In.2010
CompactsElgin American Goldtone, Rhinestone, Multicolored, Puff, Mirror, 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 In.2010
CompactsElgin American Beauty Clamshell, Ruffled Edges, 3 x 2 3/4 In.2010
CompactsElizabeth Arden Goldtone, Basket Weave, Mirror, 2 1/4 In.2010
CompactsEnamel Courting Couple, Pastoral Landscape, Hinged, Continental, 2 3/8 In.2010
CompactsEnamel Silvertone, Scenic Lid, Women In Garden, Marked, Italy, 3 1/4 x 3 1/2 In.2010
CompactsEstee Lauder Silver Plate, Empress Victoria, Perfume, Round, c.1979,2010
CompactsEvans Chrome, Enamel, Mirror, Powder Pot, Premier, Austria, 3 x 2 1/4 In.2010
CompactsEvans Goldtone, Enamel, Faux Pearls, Green Cabochon Stones, 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 In.2010
CompactsEvans Goldtone, Rhinestone, Purple, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Green, Mirror, Sifter, 3 x 3/4 In.2010
CompactsGeorg Jensen Sterling Silver, 4 Squares, Ram`s Head, Tulip, Daisy, Bird, Signed, 2 1/2 In.2010
CompactsGoldtone Grapes, Puff, Mirror, c.1950, 3 In.2010
CompactsGuilloche Enamel Sterling Silver, Bird, 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 In.2010
CompactsHingeco Tropical Scene, Rouge, Mirror, c.1920, 3 x 2 1/8 In.2010
CompactsHoubigant Flower Basket, Goldtone, 6-Sided, Marked Paris, New York, Mirror, 2 In.2010
CompactsJade & Black Enamel 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond, Filigree Center, Hinged, 2 1/2 In.2010
CompactsLimoges Porcelain, Flowers, Goldtone, Mesh, Screen, Puff, 3 In.2010
 

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