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Mother Of Pearl Compact

Vintage Stratton Mother-of-Pearl Compact
By Stratton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a vintage Stratton mother-of-pearl compact. We are so excited to find this great condition
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Vintage 1960s English Modern Vanity Items

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Compacts- Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
this vintage Boho Mother of Pearl compact set to your collection and celebrate the charm of vintage
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Compacts- Set of 3
Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Compacts- Set of 3
$495 / set
H 3.3 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
Mother of Pearl Compact Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made vintage compact mirror in genuine mother-of-pearl, brass, and mirror
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Early 20th Century American Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, Brass

Mother of Pearl Compact Mirror
Mother of Pearl Compact Mirror
$375
H 0.44 in W 2.82 in D 2.44 in
Line Vautrin Mother-of-Pearl Powder Compact
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Powder compact in silvered bronze with incised mother-of-pearl top. Signed.
Category

20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Swiss Powder Compact in Mother of Pearl & Gold Plating
Located in Esbjerg, DK
tiled with mother of pearl. Swiss made circa 1930-60. Measurements: D: 8 cm, H:dept: 1.4 cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Swiss Powder Compact in Mother of Pearl & Gold Plating
Vintage Swiss Powder Compact in Mother of Pearl & Gold Plating
$264 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.56 in Dm 3.15 in
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Encrusted Compact Evening Bag by Elgin c 1950s
By Elgin
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal encrusted evening bag- compact case designed by Eligin c 1950s
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Mid-Century Evans Wristlet Compact and Cigarette Case with Mother of Pearl
By Evans Case Company
Located in New York, NY
1950s mid-century EVANS wristlet compact and cigarette case with Mother of Pearl cover. This
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vanity Items

1920s Art Deco Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond Platinum Compact
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite!! Art Deco! Natural pearl, mother of pearl diamond and onyx compact, circa 1920's. Here
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Onyx, Platinum

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Mother of Pearl Compact and All-in-one Case
By Marhill
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful mother of pearl compact/all-in-one by Marhill, 1950s. Marhill was one of the prominent
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Mother of Pearl Compact and All-in-one Case
Mother of Pearl Compact and All-in-one Case
H 0.75 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
VINTAGE Enamel & Mother of Pearl Compact Chatelaine Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
with enameled flowers, faux pearls and a mother of pearl centerpiece. It houses one compartment and a
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1930s Art Deco Handbags and Purses

Opulent Mother of Pearl Compact Cigarette Case Clutch
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl compact, cigarette case, clutch c 1960 The elegant case is embellished
Category

1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Evans Mother of Pearl Compact Wristlet Handbag, 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
-pearl inlaid top has two gold tone compartments for everything from a powder compact to a coin carrier
Category

1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950’s Wiesner of Miami Rhinestone and Mother-of-Pearl Compact Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
an embellished rhinestone and mother-of-pearl top and serpentine chain handle. A push button closure
Category

1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Elgin Mother of Pearl and Rhinestone Compact
By Elgin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Midcentury Elgin compact featuring a goldtone brass case decorated with mosaic mother-of-pearl
Category

Mid-20th Century Wallets and Small Accessories

Mother of Pearl and Filigree 1950s Compact Purse Minaudiere
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous checker board pattern of mother of pearl and gold filigree compact purse, minaudiere
Category

1950s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Elqin American Mother of Pearl and Gold Tone Clutch Compact
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of Pearl and Gold Tone Clutch Compact. Has compartments for lipstick, powder, blush, a mirror, and
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20th Century American Clutches

1950s Wiesner Mother Of Pearl Compact/Hand bag
Located in Houston, TX
Mother Of Pearl compact case from the 1950's. This piece is a true gem. In excellent condition
Category

1950s American Cosmetic Bags

1950's Evans Mother Of Pearl Compact Carryall Case
By Evans Case Company
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful 1950's Evans Mother of Pearl compact carryall case. It is no wonder why this company's
Category

1950s American Cosmetic Bags

1940s Abalone, Mother-of-pearl and Brass Double Compact Minaudiere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
brass and Mother-of-Pearl and abalone inlay.
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

1940'S Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Compact Minaudiere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Made of brushed gold tone brass and mother-of-pearl a inlay.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940'S Mother Of Pearl & Brass Minaududiere Compact-Evening Bag.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Mother Of Pearl & Brass Minaudiere Compact-Evening Bag. This lovely multi purpose piece
Category

Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940'S Mother Of Pearl and Brass Double Sided Minaudiere Compact
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Exquisite & Rare Double Sided Mother Of Pearl and Brass Minauiere Compact. This checker
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Mother Of Pearl Compact For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary mother of pearl compact you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Beige and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Gray and more. If you’re looking for a mother of pearl compact from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by Evans Case Company and Elgin — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Compact?

Prices for a mother of pearl compact can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $6,500, while, on average they fetch $188.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Compact
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, men can wear mother-of-pearl watches. In fact, there are many men's watches that feature mother-of-pearl dials. Examples include the Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl, the Breitling Galactic 41 Mother of Pearl Dial, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Mother of Pearl and the Tissot Le Locle Mother of Pearl. There are no rules when it comes to men's watches, so feel free to wear any timepiece that appeals to you. Explore a variety of mother-of-pearl watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.