Houston - Boxes and Cases

A pair of cased Italian Silver Lipstick (or possibly rouge and lipstick) holders from the early 20th Century. An excellent example of an antique vanity item. Both lipstick holders are marked 800 the silver stamp for continental silver. Each lipstick holder cabochon stone pushes to reveal a flip up mirror section which adds an extra interest to this wonderful item. Imported from Italy for the London/British market this pair of Italian Silver Lipstick holders retailed in a premier London Jewellers. The leather-bound presentation case is lined with ruched pale blue silk and the silk in the lid is embossed in gold lettering indicating this would have originally retailed at PICKETT, Goldsmiths, Oxford Street, London. In overall very good vintage condition the case measures approx. 10cm by 8.5cm and the lipsticks approx. 5.3 by 1.8cm and 6.6 by 2cm respectively. These solid silver Italian Lipstick...

Art Deco ladies compact circa 1910-1919 from Carter, Gough and Co. Notepad and pencil compartment behind the mirror. Extra fine engraving and detail work. 1 sapphire approx total weight. .50cts 5x3.5 Top to Bottom: 54.26 mm or 2.13 in. Width: 84.53 mm or 3.32 in Depth or Thickness: 8.26 107.3 grams Tested: 14k Stamped: 14k Hallmark: Carter and Gough

A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds (0.20 carat total) Very unique and rare find . Box has an initials SS with diamonds which is removable or you can change to your own initials. Inside of vanity cover is the mirror one larger lid opens to display compact powder with puff Two small lids open to display two different color to highlight cheekbones Compartment for two lipsticks and a section to hold tiny comb all made in 18 K solid gold...

Introducing a timeless piece of elegance, this Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Ladies 1.75 Inch Lipstick Compact is a true embodiment of sophisticati...

This is a very attractive and good quality piece. Delightfully Art Deco in style, the slightly domed top is decorated in an abstract design in chrome, red and black enamel. The base ...

This beautiful round compact has squared off edges, the enamel is in an unusual duck egg blue and a contrasting deeper blue on the front, being completed...

Vintage 14K yellow gold Cartier compact powder box with a woven texture Circa 1960's. Signed Cartier Stamped Cartier and 14 K The compact is of rectangular shape with fine basket-w...

VCA Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact. This compact has diamonds in filigree around the exterior of the box along with orange stones o...

Yellow Gold and diamond evening bag, a comb and a powder compact The evening bag of basket weave design, with a brilliant- cut diamond cl...

This 1980's Tiffany & Co. compact is of Italian provenance, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, weighing 194grams and measuring 3.25" X 2.75"X .5”. Rendered in artfully crafted beaded ...

René Boivin was born in February 1864 in Paris. An excellent designer and engraver, he began a career in the jewellery field at a young age. During the 1890s he purchased several workshops and established himself at rue St. Anastase. In 1893 he married Jean...

Impressive, in original condition, uncleaned with original toning, this minty fourteen carat 14K yellow gold retro cigarette case is quite the find. Measuring 4 inches long by 3-1/4 ...