POWDER COMPACTS FOR SALE

Please see listed here a selection of powder compacts for sale. All these lovely items are in excellent condition and I consider them of a standard that would grace any collection - please click any image to enlarge.

If you are interested in any of these lovely powder compacts, please contact me for more information or to buy, quoting the reference number(s), your name and delivery address.

Prices are in GBP British Pounds - please click here for a currency converter.

Clover goldtone musical compact from Singapore

A Clover goldtone musical compact – a souvenir item from Malaya and Singapore. In very good working order, with only slight marks near the winder, it is  complete with original puff and sifter and plays Fur Elise by Beethoven. A lovely item. 

Ref: JA7 - £25 

Rare Max Factor goldtone compact

A rare Max Factor goldtone compact with five inner compartments. This is a very early item – Max Factor were highly regarded make-up artists in the USA in the 40/50’s, and this compact will date from around that time. A little piece of social history.

Ref: JA6 -  £15

Goldtone compact  in the shape of a pocket watch with tassel

A goldtone compact  in the shape of a pocket watch. There is a pearl and diamante trim in the centre front, and a black tassel attached to the clasp.

Ref: JA5 - £18

Vogue oblong 'fun' compact

A Vogue oblong compact with inner lid covering a powder well. It pictures musical notes and 4 Caribbean bandsmen. A really ‘fun’ compact, and though not in perfect condition, a good addition to a compact collection.

Ref: JA4 - £17

Stratton convertible compact with butterflies

A Stratton convertible compact showing ever popular and pretty Butterflies. This compact will Take loose powder or a powder block.

Ref: JA3 - £22

Attractive Stratton convertible compact

A Stratton convertible compact in excellent condition with a most attractive design .  This compact will Take loose powder or a powder block.

Ref: JA2 -  £18

Beautiful MUSICAL compact by Pygmalion

A beautiful MUSICAL compact by Pygmalion in perfect condition and in the shape of a grand piano. The melody works perfectly and plays the Brahms “Lullaby”. All the catches work well, the mirror is unmarked, and the curved legs fold back over the bottom of the compact. The lid has a beautiful starburst pattern. A true collectors item.

Ref: J9 - £90

Grand Piano shaped compact by Pygmalion

A grand Piano shaped compact by Pygmalion in very good condition. All the catches work perfectly, the straight legs fold neatly and the mirror is unmarked. A lovely item.

Ref: J8 - £70

A rare compact/cigarette/lighter combination in bright green marble effect

A rare compact/cigarette/lighter combination in bright green marble effect. It has a powderpuff named “New Light” and a sifter. The compact lid is gold embossed, with the cigarette case to the back and the lighter operates when the cigarette case is closed. Ingenious and it all works!! A must for any compact collector.​

Ref: AG9 - £70

Lovely Kigu compact showing a galleon centre and a floral surround

A lovely compact by Kigu showing a galleon centre and a floral surround. A crazed effect makes this a most attractive and unusual compact . The lift up powder lid has a sifter in place.​

Ref: AG8 - £25

Rare Mascot compact in the shape of a flower basket

A compact by Mascot in the shape of a flower basket. There is a lift up lid for powder and a sifter in place. There has been repair to the handle but very well done. The floral display is coloured – a most attractive and rare compact not often seen on the open market.​

Ref: AG6 - £50

Gold tone compact with attractive 'cut-out' showing cream base​

Gold tone compact with attractive 'cut-out' showing cream base. The mirror is excellent and there is a powder sifter.  Couple of small ‘dings' on base but overall condition is good.

Ref: AG1 - £16

Stratton Compact

​Full-size Stratton compact - good condition, mirror and catch in full working order.

Ref: M13 - £16

Stratton Compact

​Full-size Stratton compact - good condition, mirror and catch in full working order.

Ref: M10 - £16

Stratton Compact

​Full-size Stratton compact - good condition, mirror and catch in full working order.

Ref: M7 - ​​£16

Stratton Compact

​Full-size Stratton compact - good condition, mirror and catch in full working order.

Ref: M6 - £16

Stratton Compact

​Full-size Stratton compact - good condition, mirror and catch in full working order.

Ref: M5 - £16

Stratton Compact

​Full-size Stratton compact - good condition, mirror and catch in full working order.

Ref: M4 - £16

Stratton Compact

​Full-size Stratton compact - good condition, mirror and catch in full working order.

Ref: M3 - £16

Most attractive art deco compact in black and silver

A most attractive art deco compact in black and silver in good condition.

Ref: J19 - £18

Vogue compact dating from the 40/50s

​J18. A vogue compact dating from the 40/50s. There is some wear to the edges hence the low price.

Ref: J18 - £10

Attractive silver type compact

​This attractive silver type compact is empty. The decoration is exquisite.

Ref: J17 - £10

Large cream and black art deco compact of some age

​J14. A large cream and black art deco compact of some age. The hinge is slightly damaged hence the price but a good piece for any collection.

Ref: J14 - £10

Coty early plastic compact showing the L’aimant ‘puffs’

​A Coty early plastic compact showing the L’aimant ‘puffs’. It has a full powder block and puff.

Ref: J12 - £25

Stratton “Queen” compact showing a regency couple

​A Stratton “Queen” compact showing a regency couple.  Good mirror.

Ref: J11 - £12

American Beauty “crazed finish” unusual and rare shaped compact

​American Beauty “crazed finish” unusual and rare shaped compact with inner powder well and puff.

Ref: J7 - £25

Stratton compact showing a lady in crinoline dress with a bird on her hand

​J2. A Stratton compact showing a lady in crinoline dress with a bird on her hand. Mirror and catches all good and the inner powder well has a gauze sifter.

Ref: J2 - £23

Stratton compact showing a lady in a turquoise and pink crinoline dress

​A circular Stratton compact showing a lady in a turquoise and pink crinoline dress. Mirror and catches good. There is an inner powder well with lid.

Ref: J1 - £23

Lovely Stratton compact

A lovely Stratton compact in excellent condition with a Maple Leaf in the centre and the word CANADA printed below the Maple Leaf emblem.

Ref: N14 - £16

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Un-named Mother Of Pearl compact with Japanese theme

Un-named compact. The centrepiece is Mother Of Pearl ans shows a geisha girl and view of Mount Fuji.The top also has an embossed patterened border and there is a good quality bevelled mirror. This is a lovely item.

Ref: M13 - £16

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Un-named clover compact 

Un-named compact in black early plastic with a most attractive design showing a bunch of clover leaves in bright green. This compact is quite old – 1940’s  I think. There is a good mirror but no sifter or puff. A lovely item for any collector.

Ref: M3 - £12

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Large 'Flapjack' compact with lovely floral decoration

​A large 'Flapjack' compact with lovely floral decoration. The inner powder well in empty, and the compact is in a very clean unmarked condition.

Ref: A18  -  £18

Lucite compact with puff decorated with two lovebirds

​A Lucite compact with puff. The decoration is of two lovebirds. The lid does not form a close fit so this is an item for displaying rather than use. A lovely bit of cosmetic history.

Ref: A11  -  £24

Kigu compact with raised cream cameo of a lady's head

​A larger circular, black compact by Kigu, with a raised cream cameo of a lady's head on a brown background. The hinge is slightly off set but works perfectly.

Ref: A10  -  £12

Black enamel probably French compact with pretty coloured motif

​I believe this compact to be French, although there are no visible markings. Oblong shape, black enamel with a pretty coloured motif. There is a space for a lipstick tube and the mirror is bevelled. An inner compartment holds a sifter with a metal edge. A quality item in beautiful condition.

Ref: A3  -  £49

Unmarked Yeoman compact with sifter and puff

Unmarked compact with sifter and puff which features a Yeoman Warder from the Tower of London. The picture is printed on foil which gives it a lovely sheen. A very unusual item.

​Ref: A2  -  £25

Coty 'Parisienne' powder compact and lipstick combined

A powder compact and lipstick combined named Parisienne by Coty.
​This is an iconic piece and dates from the 1960s-70s period. Every collector should have one of these in their collection. Ref: J06 -  £24

White ‘Flapjack' compact with attractive faux tapestry centre-piece

White ‘Flapjack' compact with attractive faux tapestry centre-piece.
The mirror is very good, but the powder sieve has seen better days. A very nice, unusual piece.  

​Ref: J01  -  £16

A La Monde white leather compact and money clip case

A La Monde white leather compact and money clip case. The  face powder well is empty but the rouge one is complete. The bevelled mirror is good and the case comes complete with its own box. Ref: D31 - £35

Silver tone compact with compartment for a notepad

A silver tone compact with compartment for a notepad. The powder sieve is in place and there is an integral pen attached. The notebook is missing but there is a puff marked Caressa London. An unusual item. Ref: D11 - £18

Compact by Melissa

Dating from the 1950’s, this compact by Melissa is oblong in shape and has a central decoration of red and white gem-stones. All these are present and the sifter, the catches and the mirror are good. Ref: N11 - £22

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If you are interested in any of these lovely powder compacts and/or related items, please contact me for more information or to buy, quoting the reference number, your name and delivery address.