J179
LUCRETIA VANDERBILT, ROUGE & POWDER COMPACT
Blue enamaled case with Vanderbilt silver butterfly on lid.  Enameling in good used condition.  Hint of original impressed signature on pressed powder.  Polished metal mirror is cover for rouge compartment. Blue silk puff is well used but in very good condition.
Size: 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"  Condition: Overall very good condition.  No puff for pressed powder. Small area of powder and rouge used. One tiny flake on right side of lid.

S37-11 COTY, WISHBONE COMPACT, c.1941
The lid on this lovely compact features a wishbone and a star with a rhinestone center.  It has a beveled mirror and two signed satin puffs.  The rouge still has the Coty name in raised letters. Circa 1941.
Size: 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"  Condition:Overall, in excellent condition. Case has 2 spotted areas - upper right corner and near clasp. Mirror has minor dark spot.

S55-71
RAQUEL, VANITY LEATHER BOOK COMPACT, c.1927
Tan leather with gold stamped lid of rococo design. Polished metal mirror.  Puff for pressed powder compartment. Leather in excellent condition - very slight wear to corners - hard to find in this condition.
Size: 2 3/16" x 3"  Condition:Excellent.  Large area of rouge used down to base. Small area of powder used down to base.

U272
NORIDA COMPACT, c.1925
 The case is silver-colored metal with textured finish and depicts a court lady with flowers.  Mirror in excellent condition.  Signed "Norida" over the mirror. Interior has sifter for powder.  Back of case is signed and has a depressed thumb nail area to facilitate opening .
Size: 2" diameter  Condition: Shows wear, but very good for its age. Discoloration on back. No puff.

U273
DECORATED SATIN LID COMPACT
The case is metal. The lid has a decorative silver band around the edge, over a white satin center with heavily applied pearliazed paint resembling shells.  Delicate gold accents around painted areas with applied bronzy-gold sparkles. Mirror in good condition; powder screen in mint condition.  Signed puff, not readable (possibly Wadsworth or Woodworth) in very good condition. Back of case is brushed gold.   Dates from late 1930s to early 1940s.
Size: 2 1/4" x 1 3/4"  Condition: Overall very good condition. Mirror has minor silver loss to some areas around the edge. Back of case has one very tiny nick (not a dent).

U301
EVANS, RUBY STONES COMPACT, c.1947
Faux ruby stones are bezel set and in perfect condition.  They look like genuine rubies.  No missing stones. Beveled edge mirror in good condition.  Powder screen in mint condition.  Puff is unsigned and may not be original -- but in good used condition.
Size: 3 1/8" square  Condition: Excellent.  Minor discoloration lower right corner of lid.  Minor age spots on mirror.

U302
VOLUPTE, ETCHED FLOWER LID COMPACT
Silver metal exterior with gold metal interior. Stylized flowers on lid are etched-to-gold. This compact was never used. Beveled mirror is in mint condition.  Gold interior in mint condition.  Signed puff. Ribbed back in good condition. Possibly 1940s to early 1950s.
Size: 2 7/8" square  Condition: Very good. Some light lacquer discoloration around the petals.  Minor spotting on back.  Factory defect on left corner (see pic) does not detract.

U303
VOLUPTE, SCALLOPED EDGE COMPACT
It resembles a gift box banded with ribbon. Bright areas on lid are etched with flowers.  All four sides have a bright finish and are scalloped.  Back has satin finish.  The mirror is behind the frame - no chips or cracks.  Brushed gold interior.  Original puff, never used.  Cover on powder compartment signed "Volupte" as is the puff. Original black faille slip-case.
Size: 3 1/16" x 2 3/8"  Condition:Overall excellent condition.  One very light scratch on lid.  Minor age spots on mirror.

U490
VOLUPTE, RED & CLEAR STONES, MINI COMPACT
Mini Volupte compact with stones.  Silver-toned metal with ruby and clear stones simulating hinges and clasp. The red stones are much brighter than photos show. No missing stones.  Framed mirror, no chips or cracks.  Signed puff shows little wear. Probably 1930s or 1940s.
Size: 1 7/8" square  Condition: Overall excellent condition. Lacquer is intact. Some light scratches on lid and back; tiny nick on lid.  Light shading on mirror.

S8-30
CHINESE FAN, HAND-PAINTED PAPER
Front has interesting Oriental scene; back is black and unpainted. Thirty-six sticks appear to be tinted bamboo.  Scene features semi-nude man being chased by a demon with sword. Size:  19" x 10 1/2" Condition: Excellent. 1/4" split in paper between first and second fold on left side--difficult to see.

S33-25
INDONESIAN FAN, WOOD
Twenty-seven sticks made of soft pierced wood with red ribbon holding them together.  Twenty-three sticks are carved and gilded with a single letter spelling the name TELEKOAUNIKASI INDONESIA.  Red and white tassel attached to ring on front of fan. Size:  14 1/2" x 8 3/8"
Condition: Excellent. Small dark spot on back of left end-stick.

S56-72
SPANISH AND COLONIAL FAN
Double paper, printed and with gilded accents.  Wood guards painted on both sides in ivory-colored enamel with gilded accents.  Pierced sticks are ivory-colored enamel with gilded accents on front side only.  Front side - Spanish scenes.  Center depicts out-door festive scene with Spanish dancer in center. Scene to left depicts church yard with large cross; scene to right depicts avenue of trees with public building.  Two tiny inset scenes depict bull fighters.  Back side - Colonial scenes.  Center depicts out-door festive scene with musicians playing guitars. Scene to left depicts seated young couple and scene to right depicts standing young couple.
 Size:  20" x 11"  Condition: Very good condition. Normal age wear - 3 small splits in paper folds, black spot on back side of one guard. No cracks or repairs to sticks or guards

S57-79A
BELGIAN(?) LACE FAN, M.O.P. STICKS
Truly a work of art.  Lace may be Belgian or possibly Venetian.  Ecru-colored lace backed with ecru satin. Sticks and guards are genuine mother-of-pearl - no breaks or cracks.  Brass loop is securely attached with a mother-of-pearl cap on both sides. Circa early 1900s.  See the close-up pictures showing the beautiful and skillful lacework.
Size:  21 1/2" x 11" Condition:   Overall condition excellent for age.  Front: 1 small spot, in center, on fold; 1 tiny pinhole in lace near bottom corner edge of left guard. Back: 3 lightly soiled areas not visible on front; minor fraying 2 areas along sticks; tiny surface chip on mop.  

S59-74
JAPANESE FAN – VERY LARGE
Unique paper fan has a pearlized look on both sides.  Front side, painted in black and tones of gray with hand-painted yellow flower and green crickets.  Stippled areas look like oxidized silver but also take on a gold look. Back side is painted in tones of gray and blue with black accents. Bamboo sticks.  Guards attached to paper with multiple strands of crisscrossed cording ending in knot and tassel. Cording is tacked in place with single strand of thread, visible on reverse side. Signature on back in black script "A.P. Cannon."  Brass loop securely attached.   Size:  27" x 14 1/4"  Condition: Normal age wear, but overall excellent condition. Creases along guard edges. Tiny 1/4" tear in paper.

  S57-21
ART NOUVEAU HAND MIRROR
This lovely hand mirror dates from the early part of the last century, c.1907. Markings on side of handle are on 3 lines and read: PAT. JULY 26, 1904; PAT'D. MAY 14, 1907.; VICTOR SILVER CO.  We believe this mirror to be silver plate.  Some of the blackness may be wear or tarnish - have not tried to clean it.  Some of the darkest areas are pictured in the photos.
Size: 10 3/8" long x 6" wide. Condition: Overall , this mirror is in good condition with just one dent on the side edge (see close-up photo). There are no chips or cracks to the beveled-edge mirror.

  S32-1
DANISH-MADE MINI HAND MIRROR, c.1920s.
Ornate handle is pierced and has same design on both sides.  Silver-toned - may be silver plate. Beveled mirror.
Size:  4 1/2" long x 2 5/8" diameter. Condition: Very good condition. Small dent on top edge (see photo). Mirror in good condition - no chips, cracks or spotting, but there are three tiny scratches.

  S59-65
DECO (1920S-1930S) HAND MIRROR
This mirror has a wonderful deco design with a V-shaped pierced handle.  Made of multi-colored celluloid.  Base color is an amber/gold (when viewed from the side). Surface colors are marbleized, iridescent, lime green with black and gray inserts. When mirror is turned over framework reflects base color from reverse side and takes on a light avocado green color. Band around mirror takes on an amber/gold color.  Beveled-edge mirror. An outstanding addition to any collection.
Size: 11 3/4" long x 4 4/8" at widest point. Condition: Some surface age scratches on front side (see photos). No chips or cracks to frame. Mirror in excellent condition - no chips, cracks, or scratches.  One inch band of pepper-sized spots (see  close-up photo).

  J240
RICHARD HUDNUT, GEMEY, FACE POWDER BOX, c.1923
The color of the powder was Naturelle and was scented with the fragrance, Gemey.  The box is empty.  It is printed in a salmon-colored shagreen design with four marbleized silver-accented raised panels on the sides.  When the cover is removed there is a peek-a-boo celluloid-lined opening in the lower part of the box.  Below the opening, the patent number is printed.  Bottom label is mint.
Size:  3" diameter x 1 1/2" high  Condition: Exceptionally clean condition.  Two tiny scrapes on cover.

  J234
RICHARD HUDNUT, YANKEE CLOVER, POWDER TIN, c.1921
This wonderful tin once held Yankee Clover dusting powder but is now empty.  Colors are sharp (brighter than the pictures show).  The background color is salmon.  There are four groups of flowers around the sides.  The printing in the bottom is very sharp, no signs of wear.
Size:  4" diameter  X 2 7/8" high  Condition: Overall very good condition.  One small dent near the bottom rim. Silver on outer edge of the cover is discolored, but does not detract.

  U444
RICHARD HUDNUT, VANITY, POWDER TIN, c.1910
The box is empty now, but once contained 12 oz. of "Vanity" dusting powder.  The inside of the cover and the bottom of the box have an all-over gold matte pattern of peacock feathers and flowers. The interior of the box still has its original cardboard liner.
Size:  5 " diameter x 2 3/4" high  Condition: Enameling is in good condition; some spotting but not worn. Dent on edge of raised gold rim (see photo).  Raised rim on bottom is rusty.

  U349
KERKOFF, DJER-KISS, TALCUM TIN, c.1908
Green enameled over-all pattern with medallions on both sides with fragrance and maker name.   Still has about 1 /4 of its original contents.  In spite of its faults, this 99 year old tin is in very good condition for its age.
Size:  5 1/2" x 2 1/2"  Condition: Small area of enameling is scraped on outer corner of shoulder, and just below lower left decorative edge near center medallion. Other side has tiny flea-bite chips in center medallion. Cap has scratch across top. Minor and very shallow dent near bottom - too small to show in photo.

  U398
ST. DENIS, POWDER TIN, c.1929  [the French spell Denis with one “n”]
This vintage powder tin by Parfumerie St. Denis has a wonderful deco design of black and green enameling.  The box is empty, and there is no powder name on the box. There is a remnant of a label on the bottom that may have had the name.  Bottom of box has clear black lettering.  There is a copyright date of 1929 on the lower right corner.
Size:  3 1/4" x 4 1/8" square  Condition: Spotting to the matte gold finish on cover and sides. Two small dents on cover - can be felt but not very noticeable. Some bumps in the metal on the sides - not dents. 

  U277
YARDLEY, FACE POWDER BOX
This vintage box of face powder was made by Yardley and fragranced with, Old English Lavender.  The powder color name in Natural.  The interior cellophane has been torn open on the top edge but is all there.  Still retains about 50% of its original powder.  Bottom label.
Size:  3 1/8" diameter x 1 3/8"  Condition: The box is in good condition with some minor rubbing on the side edge.

  S57-44
ALL GLASS BOTTLE MADE BY KERKOFF FOR, DJER KISS,
SACHET, c. 1908.
Unusual bottle - cap screws on inside  the neck of the bottle - most caps crew on over the bottle neck.  The outside of the neck is smooth. Scalloped-edged glass cap has molded script letters -DK. Has about 1/3 of original contents.  Two excellent labels - front and bottom (see photos). 3 1/8" Chip on bottom back corner of bottle - feels like a rough edge - no other chips on bottle. Surface chip on underside of one scallop on cap.

  U459
ARMAND, SYMPHONIE, FACE POWDER, UNOPENED c, 1930s
Salmon and turquoise plaid cardboard box.  Unopened. Original price of 50 cents - printed on bottom of box.  The line below the price says: "This new style box adopted Mar. 1, 1930."
Size:  3" square x 1 1/4" deep  Condition: Some little creepy critter way back when, nibbled away at the exterior paper (see photos). Cover has small dent on front top edge.  Corner and edge seams are perfect - no splits.

  U365
LENTHERIC, MEN'S POWDER, CELLULOID CONTAINER This unique powder container probably dates from the late 1930s or early 1940s.  Appears to never have been used and retains its original contents.  Black enameled metal cap has a slider bar that opens the holes on top.  Decal Lentheric logo on front. 
Size:  4 5/8"h. x 2" w. Condition: This container is in mint condition - no chips, cracks or scratches.

  J310
VANTINE'S INCENSE, PINE
Contents almost completely intact. Has metal tray with hole to insert incense for burning - metal tray would be removed from box and placed on nonburnable surface. Original box.
Size:  2 1/2" w. x 3 1/4" l. x 3/8" d. Condition: Incense in very good condition - some pieces broken.  Box in excellent condition - no fading, no split sides.

  S59-89
EXQUISITE FRENCH SEED-BEADED PURSE WITH GENUINE CAMEO
Exterior: The entire exterior of this extraordinary purse is covered with the tiniest pearlized ivory-colored glass beads. There are approximately 13 hand-sewn beads per running centimeter or 32 beads per running inch (see close-up photo and count the beads!). Backing for beading is very fine ecru lace. Interior: Lining is ivory satin. Interior frame is unmarked - may be silver plate - shows tarnishing - have not tried to clean it.  Open pocket on one side.  Snap-closure coin purse (4 1/4" w. at top) attached on sides to main framework by metal pegs allowing it to swing back and forth (see photo).  Fabric discolored from meal pegs in those areas, but not worn. Frame of coin purse is covered with satin - no signs of wear.  Bottom of coin purse is sewn into bottom seam of lining and creates a compartment on each side of the purse. Coin purse has unique angular separation (see photo) creating two compartments within it! Interior of coin purse stamped in gold letters, MADE IN FRANCE.
Size:  6 1/4" w. at top frame x 6 1/2" at bottom x 5 1/2" l.  Condition: Exterior: No missing or loose beads. Repair patch on back right corner (see photo).  Probably was professionally restored years ago - expertly done and definitely does not detract from the beauty of this piece - especially since it's on the back side (see close-up photo). Interior: Some spotting on satin lining but no big stains, tears or holes in fabric. Cameo Closure: Faux nacre on a couple of pearls is worn off. Metal post that passes through interior clasp appears to be coming out. However, purse closes very securely - have not attempted to reinsert it as it may affect the closing.