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Beveled Brass Jeweled Marquis Compact with Mirror and Powder Well, 1950s

$75
£57.34
€66.05
CA$105.10
A$117.33
CHF 61.48
MX$1,436.26
NOK 780.80
SEK 736.19
DKK 492.91

About the Item

A throwback to the days when a woman touched up her lipstick at the table, this jeweled compact throws prisms in even the dimmest light. Its oval center marquis is literally crusted with colored rhinestones and seed pearls, and a gentle click opens the front face to reveal the mirror and covered powder well inside. Brass metal makeup compact with push button latch at center front edge; multicolor rhinestone and seed pearl-crusted oval marquis on front center face. Interior features mirror on front face and metal-covered latching powder well on the base. material: brasstone metal, mirrored glass noteworthy: wipe with damp cloth repairs: replaced missing gems condition: fair with light surface wear and tarnish on front and back surface at touch points; light pitting on mirror, but still perfectly usable measurements: height: 3” (closed); 6 ¼” (open) width: 3” thickness: 3/8” (closed), 3 /16” (open) mirror: 2 ½” wide x 2 ½” tall signature: none present
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)
  • Style:
    Compact (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fair condition with light surface wear and tarnish on front and back surface at touch points; light pitting on mirror, but still perfectly usable.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0813.21.0091stDibs: LU864324424562

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