Pre-owned vintage condition with age-related wear throughout, including tarnish/patina, oxidation/verdigris, surface scratches, discoloration and areas of finish wear. Mirror has a noticeable area of deterioration/darkening. Chain shows oxidation and green verdigris in areas. Interior retains pink rouge/cosmetic and a small amount of loose powder residue. Please review all photos closely for exact condition.
Description
Beautiful vintage guilloché enamel carryall vanity compact featuring an ornate floral design with a prominent pink cabbage rose, delicate blue forget-me-not style flowers, green foliage and ribbon accents.
Comparable examples of this guilloché floral carryall compact are currently being offered by other vintage sellers at significantly higher asking prices. This example has been priced competitively and priced to sell, while also taking into consideration its age-related wear, mirror deterioration, oxidation/verdigris and other condition issues shown in the photos. A wonderful opportunity to add a beautiful and hard-to-find vintage carryall compact to your collection at a more accessible price point.
The petite rectangular compact features intricate guilloché decoration and a decorative bar-and-link chain handle with clear faceted accents.
The interior retains its original-style vanity components, including:
* Interior mirror * Pink rouge/cosmetic pan with product still remaining * Powder compartment with a small amount of loose powder remaining/residue * Rotating metal powder sifter/dispenser * Decorative chain handle * Hinged compact construction
The rotating powder sifter features a larger opening along with multiple smaller sifter holes and is an especially interesting part of the compact’s original vanity design.
The remaining vintage cosmetics have intentionally been left inside as part of the history and originality of the piece. Cosmetics are included strictly for collectible/display purposes and are not intended for use.
Condition Details
This is an authentic vintage piece and shows wear consistent with its age. There is tarnishing/patina, oxidation, green verdigris, scratching, discoloration and areas of finish wear on the metal components. The mirror has a noticeable area of deterioration/darkening/loss.
The chain and surrounding metal show oxidation and areas of green discoloration. The interior has age-related wear and cosmetic residue.
The beautiful floral guilloché exterior remains colorful and displays exceptionally well considering the age of the piece.
No maker’s mark has been positively identified. Exact metal composition is unknown; therefore, no claim is being made that the compact is sterling silver or that it was produced by a particular manufacturer.
Please enlarge and carefully review all photographs, as they are an important part of the description and show the exact item and condition you will receive.
A beautiful collectible for anyone interested in antique vanity accessories, guilloché enamel, vintage powder compacts, carryall compacts, Art Deco-era accessories or vintage cosmetics.
Compact only. Display stand is not included.
Item Specifics
Type: Carryall Vanity / Powder Compact Style: Vintage / Art Deco Style Design: Guilloché Floral Pattern: Cabbage Rose / Floral Features: Mirror, Rouge Compartment, Powder Compartment, Rotating Sifter, Chain Color: Silver Tone / White / Multicolor Material: Metal / Enamel Brand: Unbranded / Unknown Department: Women Original/Reproduction: Original Vintage Item Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown Era: Early 20th Century – Estimated Handmade: Unknown