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Antique Makeup Cases

English Victorian Wanlnut and Rosewood Makeup Travel Case
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian (19th Cent) burled walnut & rosewood traveling vanity / make up case with brass
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Makeup Cases

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Brass

An Art Deco Enamel Vanity case Coral & Diamond Makeup Box c.1920
By Corona
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
The rectangular-shaped blue enamel vanity case with silver-coloured enamel borders and carved Coral
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Coral, Gold, Enamel

French Restauration Period Rosewood Marquetry Cabinet
Located in London, GB
cabinet’s variety of small compartments are perfect for storing precious jewellery, or makeup. This aspect
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Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Makeup Cases

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Rosewood

Tall Slim Brass Display Cabinet, Early 1900s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
. Suitable as both a hanging showcase for the wall or as a tall display case on a table/console. Very useful
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Early 20th Century French Antique Makeup Cases

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Brass

Antique Tall Slim Brass Display Cabinet, Early 1900s
Tall Slim Brass Display Cabinet, Early 1900s
H 59.06 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case
Located in London, GB
woman. They were used to store makeup, perfume, pins, ribbons and anything else a lady needed to dress
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Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Antique Makeup Cases

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Tiffany & Co. 14 Carat Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Compact
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique 14 carat yellow gold compact case has a rectangular rounded form. The anterior and posterior
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1910s Antique Makeup Cases

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Gold, Enamel

Louis XV Multicolored Gold Étui
Located in New Orleans, LA
cases could be made of any material, from precious metals like gold or silver to exotic materials such
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Makeup Cases

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Gold

Antique Louis XV Multicolored Gold Étui
Louis XV Multicolored Gold Étui
H 4.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.63 in
Ladies Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mirror Compact Wristlet w Sapphire Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
compact wristlet measures 3-/18 x 1-3/8 inches. The case is crafted with fancy patterned engraving and
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1910s American Antique Makeup Cases

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Newark, England
goes through the case with the front side of the monkey on the cover and the rear side of the monkey on
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Makeup Cases

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Gold Plate, Silver

Antique German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
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H 4.33 in W 2.56 in D 0.8 in
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
Case Maker, To Her Majesty and Royal Family. 38 Piccadilly. Ink Stands of every variety. The rear body
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Makeup Cases

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Wood

Antique Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
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H 4.33 in W 9.84 in D 7.87 in
Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
same material that natural pearls are made from and is desirable due to its strong and resilient makeup
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Makeup Cases

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Pewter

Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest with Intricate Inlay
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very elaborate jewelry box or vanity dresser makeup chest is unsigned, but presumed to have
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Makeup Cases

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Metal

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
resilient makeup along with its beautiful iridescent shimmer. Sterling Silver is an alloy composed by
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Late 19th Century Antique Makeup Cases

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
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H 8.66 in W 13 in D 9.84 in
Masculine "mystery" S.Azerbaijan grand format carpet -Antique, 1860 or earlier
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
-- as its place of origin. He had not previously seen a piece of this makeup or design; neither had we
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Mid-19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Makeup Cases

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Wool

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Mastercraft Brass & Glass Vitrine
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Four door brass vitrine display case by Mastercraft of Grand Rapids, Michigan circa 1970. Upper case with two tall doors; lower case with two short doors; all doors with beveled glas...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Antique Makeup Cases

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Brass

Antique Mastercraft Brass & Glass Vitrine
Mastercraft Brass & Glass Vitrine
H 86 in W 38 in D 16 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak & Glass Country Store Counter Display Showcase, C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts country store counter display case offers oak frame with sliding doors opening to adjustable shelf interior, raise on square and tapered legs, c1900. Me...
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Early 20th Century Antique Makeup Cases

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Glass, Oak

English Edwardian 1900s Silver Dressing Table Mirror, Hair and Clothes Brushes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Edwardian period dressing table hand mirror, hair and clothes brushes from the early 20th century with silver piqué décor of garlands and medallions. Born in England durin...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Makeup Cases

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Silver

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Antique Makeup Cases

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Cigarette Case fired Enamel stripes in Art Deco style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large rectangular table box with long rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled stripes in Art Deco style. With “lost” hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. Dimensions cm. ...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina....
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Makeup Cases

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Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Curved Glas Jewelry Display Counter by Paris, 1920's
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
antique brass display showcase with curved glass from the early Art Deco period made in Paris. The manufacturer's emblem is still present. The glass is without brakes or chips only ...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Glass, Wood

Art Deco French Chrome & Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, C1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a really cute and rare find, a 1930's Art Deco compact with the most delightful green and black enamel decoration on a chrome casing . The interior is an engineers delight wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Enamel, Chrome

Antique Country Store Oak Framed Glass Tabletop Jewelry Display Showcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique country store jewelry counter top display case offers oak construction with sliding glass doors, c1910 Measures - 6"h x 72"w x 11"d Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Makeup Cases

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Glass, Oak

Art Deco French Geometric Chrome & Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a really cute and rare find, a 1930's Art Deco compact with the most delightful enamel decoration, featuring a red geometric design on a chrome casing. The interior is an eng...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Enamel, Chrome

Antique Italian 800 Hand Chased Silver & Ruby Inset Minaudière Vanity Case
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century. A beautiful Italian 800 silver miniadiere or makeup compact case. The case has rubies inset to the top which accents the hand chased floral decoration. The si...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case by Peret and Dated 1855
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique jewelry box set was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1855. The box was made by Peret, a Parisian goldsmith, cabinetmaker and leather maker. Peret received a fir...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Makeup Cases

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Silver

Art Deco Curved Glas Jewelry Display Counter by T. Louis, Paris, 1930's
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Black sales showcase with curved glass from the Art Deco period made in Paris. The manufacturer's emblem is still present. The glass is in good condition with slight signs of use ...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Glass, Wood

Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully crafted Art Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This stunning engraved and monogrammed compact opens to reveal a sterling silver interior ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Sterling Silver

Ornate Antique Sterling Silver Pink Porcelain Vanity Powder Jar Trinket Box
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous trinket box or powder jar featuring an ornate scroll and lattice design sterling silver overlay over a pretty pink porcelain. The mark on the bottom is not legible.
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Early 20th Century Antique Makeup Cases

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Ladies Blue Enamel and Chrome Compact, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this highly styled Art Deco of American blue enamel compact dating to the 1930s. Originally it would have had a chain or tassel. Beautiful blue enamel color...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Enamel, Chrome

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Odd Fellow Folk Art Makeup House with Secret Compartments
Located in Culver City, CA
dollhouse. This piece is a great conversation piece and could be utilized as a display case or vanity in a
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Makeup Cases

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Wood, Paint

Early 1800 Ladies Perfume, Makeup and Jewelry Table with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Lakewood, NJ
This Incredibly Rare 1800 Ladies Perfume and Makeup Table with Inlaid Amber Stone Design is
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Early 19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Makeup Cases

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Art Deco Armoire Dressing Table Compendium and Bed
Located in London, GB
theatre actress in Paris in circa 1925 for her to do her makeup and dress before each performance. When
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Satinwood

Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern
By Evans Case Company
Located in Antwerp, BE
case with compartments, it allows storage for several items in a small space, such as a makeup compact
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Early 20th Century American Antique Makeup Cases

La Minaudière by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
compartments for beauty makeup as lipstick and cream, including separately a powder box, a comb, a lighter, a
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Gold

La Minaudière by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris
La Minaudière by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris
H 7.64 in W 5.08 in D 0.79 in
Buccellati Vintage Handmade Makeup Powder Case in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This extremely rare and unique makeup powder box was hand made by artist and engraver Angelo
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Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Makeup Cases

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18k Gold

Buccellati Vintage Handmade Makeup Powder Case in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This extremely rare and unique makeup powder box was hand made by artist and engraver Angelo
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Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Makeup Cases

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18k Gold

Gold and Enamel Minaudière Art Deco, 1920-1930
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular minaudière carrying case in enameled gold. It is embellished with alternating gold and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Gold, Enamel

Gold and Enamel Minaudière Art Deco, 1920-1930
Gold and Enamel Minaudière Art Deco, 1920-1930
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W 2.76 in D 1.66 in
Burmese Teak Actor's Chest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
storing costumes, makeup, money, and personal belongings. The teakwood trunk has a simple, rectangular
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Makeup Cases

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Brass

Burmese Teak Actor's Chest, circa 1900
Burmese Teak Actor's Chest, circa 1900
H 24 in W 35.5 in D 20.5 in
Victorian Rosewood & Sterling Silver Travelling Dressing Case 1861, 19th Century
By James Vickery
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive antique Victorian rosewood travelling dressing case retailed by Mechi of
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1860s English Victorian Antique Makeup Cases

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Dressing Case 1861, 19th Century
By James Vickery
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive antique Victorian gonzalo alves travelling dressing case retailed by
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1860s English Victorian Antique Makeup Cases

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Renaissance Jewelry Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
carved lid that opens to reveal compartments and a makeup mirror, while the case work is fully carved all
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1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Makeup Cases

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Oak

Superb Early Victorian Jewelry Box Vanity Box
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
be remove to store jewelry and makeup, mother of pearl inlaid front with secret drawer. This fine
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Makeup Cases

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Rosewood

Edo Period '1600-1800' Japanese Old Small Jar "Ohaguro Tsubo" / Echizen Ware
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. "Ohaguro" is a makeup that paints your teeth black. Since the 8th century, "Ohaguro" has been a ritual act
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Makeup Cases

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Pottery

Antique Landscape Painting of Forest Interior by John Semon, Signed, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
makeup," wrote CLEVELAND PRESS critic Wilson G. Smith in an appreciation. Apparently never married, Semon
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Early 20th Century American Antique Makeup Cases

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Malaquita bronce French Elephant candle and lighter Napoleón III
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
tobacco boxes, snuff boxes, candy boxes, sewing items, fly boxes, makeup boxes, perfume cases, jewelry
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1880s French Antique Makeup Cases

Metal Makeup Case on Wheeled Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Black painted metal makeup case on wheeled stand.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Makeup Cases

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Metal

Metal Makeup Case on Wheeled Stand
Metal Makeup Case on Wheeled Stand
H 32 in W 17.75 in D 11.25 in
Art Deco Era Continental Silver and Enameled Cigarette Case, Box or Compact
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
been made to hold tobacco or cigarettes, but may also have been made as a compact or as a makeup case.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Silver

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Sterling Compact Case
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
grams Compact Cases, Makeup Cases, Sterling Silver, Vanity pieces Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s
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Early 20th Century German Antique Makeup Cases

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Sterling Silver

Asian Traveling Makeup/Jewelry Box Late 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Mirrored traveling makeup /jewelry case with silvered butterfly hinges.
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19th Century Antique Makeup Cases

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Fruitwood

Victorian Art Nouveau Mirrored Hand Painted Étagère
Located in Port Jervis, NY
bathroom or bedroom as a makeup table.
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1880s American Art Nouveau Antique Makeup Cases

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Mirror, Hardwood

Art Deco Rosewood Dressing Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
ring handles and the middle drawer is a long pullout for makeup or toiletries. This lovely vanity will
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Makeup Cases

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Rosewood

Art Deco Rosewood Dressing Table
Art Deco Rosewood Dressing Table
H 31 in W 49.5 in D 18 in
Chinese Huanghuali Mirror Stand with Cosmetics Case, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
woman would use such a mirror to update her elaborate hairstyles and carefully composed makeup
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Makeup Cases

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Hardwood

19th Century French Walnut and Marquetry Lady's Vanity Chest with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully decorated antique Napoleon III makeup and perfume case would make a wonderful
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Makeup Cases

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Bronze

Large French Belle Époque Traveling Vanity Set by Gustave Keller
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in New York, NY
(dimensions in inches): 2 hair brushes (8 3/4), 2 hair brushes (7 1/4), 2 clothes brushes (7 1/8), makeup
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Makeup Cases

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Silver

Stunning Mid-19th Century French Ormolu & Enamel Circular Patch Box
Located in London, GB
extensive makeup, including white powder in their hair and white paint on their faces, accented with rouge
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19th Century French Empire Antique Makeup Cases

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Enamel

Pearl, Makeup Compact, Flower Purse, 18th Century
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Pearl, MakeUp Compact, Flower Purse 18th Century 8 clusters of pearls on etched case above
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Early 18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Makeup Cases

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Cultured Pearl, Base Metal

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Antique Makeup Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique makeup cases is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique makeup cases — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Antique makeup cases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique makeup cases are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian style is often sought at 1stDibs. Antique makeup cases have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Makeup Cases?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,725, while they’re typically $2,705 on the low end and $184,433 highest priced.