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.

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.

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A matching compact and lipstick set

This matching pair of powder compact and lipstick is French and is  a quality item. The lipstick comes in a box. There is a bevelled mirror  and sifter under the inner lid.  There are signs that a lipstick was once in the tube and  both come with a black felt pouch. The slight pinprick background on the compact may not be original, but it is quite charming and does not detract overall. There is  a gold tone leaf design on both. Ref; T30   £ 29

Attractive Carryall
An attractive two tone checked carryall. This is an excellent example of everything in the one place! We have bevelled mirror, comb, powder well with puff, lipstick, the back opens to reveal a clip to hold money or cigarettes. In original perfect condition.
Ref: JJ10 £ 65 

Initialled Compact by Stratton



This  is a well known and popular compact by Stratton. It is possible to change the initials for whoever buys it, and it appears that the compact has never been used as the original stickers are in place on the mirror.
​Ref JP 12 £25

Rare Compact by Volupte

 A very rare compact by Volupte showing a floral display of a horse drawn carriage with the signature "SCARLETT O'HARA" the main character in the story 'Gone With The Wind'. The compact is in perfect condition and I have never seen another like it.There is an inner lid and puff and the back is plain black enamel to match the front.   
​Ref: J6  £50

 Compact by Gwenda


This  Gwenda compact is a well known picture of a young Queen Elizabeth carrying a bouquet of yellow flowers. She wears a beautiful diamond tiara, diamond and ruby necklace and earings,  and  a white fox cape.There is an inner powder well with covering lid and a very nice mirror.

Ref:  GCC 1  £25

Small Compact by Foster

This small 2" square pretty compact is by Foster of the USA. The burnt orange enamel is on both front and back, and there is a most attractive motif in the centre of the lid of a coolie pulling a rickshaw, and these are picked out in colour and diamante.
A lovely and different item.
​Ref: CC 1  £ 25

A pretty gold tone compact



This pretty little compact is not  named  and has the picture of a thatched cottage on the lid. There is a new unused puff and the  compact   is designed to take a solid powder block 
                                     
Ref: GCC2  £17
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Combination Compact 
A Lovely foreign compact with multiple sections inc two lipstick tubes. There  is an inscription VLS on the back and the overall colours are gold and silvertone.  A quality item and very pretty.  
Ref: JJ41 £35

Small Compact by Colibri


This small square compact is by Coibri and is in very good condition. It shows an arcadian scene on the front and the back has an attractive gold tone pattern.There is a sifter and puff which are both clean, and the mirror and catches are good.

GCC3  £20

Fifth Avenue Compact with Lipstick
A set of Fifth Avenue compact and lipstick, both with diamante trim. The mirror is bevelled and the inner lid has a very attractive pattern. Both pieces come in a black grograin  pouch. 

Ref: T6 - £ 50

Carryall by Park Lane
A carryall  by Park Lane in excellent  condition that holds two compartments, for rouge and powder. The comb is missing, but a lipstick is present. There is a bevelled mirror and the back opens for  cigarettes/money. Ref: JJ13  £ 40  

1920'S COMPACT



​This  lovely compact  appears to be tortoiseshell and is very beautiful. The dark brown is set off perfectly by diamante with all  the stones intact. The original sifter and puff are present and the bevelled mirror is good. A truly Deco piece!
Ref: C3 £ 46

Rare Compact by Dorothy Gray

This is a unique compact by Dorothy Gray of New York. It is in excellent condition and mirror and catches are very good. Inside there are two compartments, one for rouge and one for loose powder, and both have their original puffs. The rouge godet is in place, and the opening catch comes in the form of a lworking lipstick tube. 
Ref: J2 - £45

Houses of Parliament duo

5 ​A very nice Stratton compact and lipstick duo in dark green enamel, and showing the portcullis logo of the houses of Parliament picked out in gold . Both are unused and therefore are in very good condition. I think it better to keep them as the pair as it took me a while to find the lipview!!
Ref: FMS 1 £35

Compact by American Beauty

 A goldtone compact by American Beauty, made in the USA. There are a few slight scratches but overall the compact is in good condition. There is a diamante trim in the shape of a shield or emblem and all the stones are present.  Ref: T34  £24

Stratton party compact



​A lovely compact by Stratton showing musical instruments, red ribbons, a mask,  and a party hat.There is an compact in hand inner lid which works well, and there is a puff and sifter in place.

Ref: FMS 8  £25

Stratton Compacts 

 
​Here is a group of six compacts by Stratton. They can be sold individually or as a set. Ideal purchase for a new collector or to boost a collection.

 Ref: CC8-  £7 each 

BOAC Compact


Here we have a compact showing the dark blue and silver livery for the airline BOAC. The background is leather and the general condition is very good. There is an inner powder sifter.
Ref: FMS 38   £35

Beautiful compact with beadwork 

​I bought this compact in the USA but sadly don't know the history. Could be French as the lovely beading  reminds me of their work. The compact is covered in black silk and the bead work is exquisite.  The mirror has a pretty scalloped trim and the powder sieve is edged in velvet. A lovely  quality item.

Ref: FMS 39  -  £42

Compact by Yardley



​This small square compact is by Yardley of London. In gold-tone, the infill is in cream enamel, and the release button is red. The mirror and catch are good and the overall condition is very good.
​Ref: A2  -  £19

 Compact combination by Dorset Fifth Avenue

A lovely combination set By Dorset Fifth Avenue, housed in a black and silver striped fabric cover, lined in purple satin. The square compact has a new puff and sifter, and  the lipstick is a container for a refill of choice. Both compact and lipstick tube are trimmed with a mix of white pearl and blue diamante stones. A quality item. 
Ref: JJ42 -  £42 

A Speciality compact by Estee Lauder

 A speciality compact by Estee Lauder in the shape of the "Big Apple" of New York, and with rhinestone decoration in red, white and blue, and in the pattern of the American Stars and Stripes. A lovely compact that comes in the original box with powder block, puff, and blue suedette pouch. This compact has never been used. Ref: 23a £70. 

 Wedgwood compact and Lipstick by Stratton


​This lovely green Wedgwood duo is by Stratton and both are in excellent condition. The compact is for a solid block, and the mirror and catches are firm  The lip-view is in excellent condition.
Ref: FMS 38 - £ 18

Compact with Chained Lipstick

 A very pretty small compact in pale green enamel with silver coloured trim. There is a matching lipstick chained to the compact. The mirror is metal and  hides a empty rouge compartment. There is a swivel mechanism to the powder well. 
A collectors piece from USA.
Ref: JJ14  £49

Vintage Fifth Avenue  Compact

This lovely Fifth Avenue oblong compact has a top that is covered in perfect white rhinestones, all of which are firm and undamaged. The original powder puff and sifter are in place, and the catches and mirror are very good indeed.
​Ref: T10 - £40

Musical Compact by Kigu
Here is a Minuet musical compact by Kigu. Plain  silver-tone there is a central pink rose floral motif with a jewelled surround. It plays well and the music is "The Anniversary Waltz". There are one or two slight blemishes commensurate with it's age but overall it is a lovely item.
​Ref: FMS 12  £25 

Dutch scene with Windmill
A  very unusual shape to this compact. The picture shows a dutch scene of houses by a waterway with a windmill, and the picture is reflected in the water. The background is set off by a silver background. This is after the style of butterfly wings and is most attractive. The metal mirror is good and there are places for both powder and rouge with covering puffs. 
​Ref: CC2 £ 28

Ballet  Compact by Stratton



 A modern compact by Stratton showing two ballet dancers. The compact has never been used, and is for a solid powder block. The original powder puff is in place. A lovely item as new.
Ref; P6  £29

Compact by Pygmalion

 
A large quality compact by Pygmalion in green enamel and goldtone  decoration depicting a girl dancer with a basket of flowers. This compact appears to be unused and the sifter and puff are present. A very classy item 
Ref:  FMS 9  £28

Estee Lauder charm compact


A very pretty small compact by Estee Lauder featuring diamante stones and an elephant charm. The untouched powder block and monogramed puff are in place.  

Ref: C6 - £40

Compact by Kigu


A very smart  goldtone compact by Kigu where the centre top has a pretty cameo style motif. There is a secure inner powder well and both catches and mirror are very good. The original powder sifter is still in place 
Ref: JJ44  £24

A Kigu Combination 

A combination compact by Kigu. Silvertone case with attractive leaf design in goldtone. The lipstick is set in a compartment and the lipstick is still inside!!! not a fashionable colour these days I  fear!!! The lift up inner lid covers a sifter which is in good condition. ​ Ref: T16   £25

Compact Stands

Having made the decision to sell a large part of my extensive compact collection, I offer small stands for sale at £1 each. Either goldtone, white or cream plastic covered. The stands are perfect for displaying small items very effectively. Please quote number required.
Ref: JJP  £1 each 

 Compact with embossed scene


This compact is difficult to photograph well and it is more shiny than it appears. It could be silver plated  and I suspect it is of foreign origin. The mirror and clacp are bth good and the scene is of a violin player and a pair dancing. Very interesting item.
Ref: FMS 5 £15

Compact  on glass 


​This is a most unusual compact with the picture painted on glass. The historical village scene is remarkably clear and unblemished. There is a sifter that is a bit tattered but I think better to have it in place. There is also a puff. This is a most interesting piece .  
Ref: CC 7 £20

Kigu Compact with Jewels



A lovely compact by Kigu with a pattern embellished by red and blue stones.  The compact is in excellent condition and there is a perfect mirror and an inner powder well with firm catch. 

J11  £30