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.

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

Coronation Compact by Vogue Vanities

This immaculate compact is by Vogue Vanities. In a lovely shade of dark blue with a gold coloured design, it dates from Her Majesty the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The inner powder sifter is in place, the mirror is excellent and the catches firm.  This is an unusual special compact .
Ref; T30  £30

" The Liberty Clock" Compact

 This lovely compact shows "The Liberty Clock"  with beautiful pictures all around the top and the famous motto - "No minute gone comes ever back again, take heed and see ye nothing do in vain".
This is a rare item which has been in my collection for many years, but  it is now time for someone else to enjoy it. 
In lovely condition straight from my showcase.
Ref: JJ10 £ 50 

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 £20

Compacts from the 50/60/70's by  Stratton

Three very attractive compacts here by Stratton, all in excellent condition. They date from  the 1950/70s. They are all very collectable with good mirrors and strong catches.  

For sale together or individually  at £18 each.  Ref: MS 12

Novelty Compacts

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​This is a trio of lip gloss compacts  by Yves St Loren that combine to make  a bracelet. Two of the square compartments contain the gloss and lipstick, the third is empty. The item is quite heavy and is in good condition.  It's  just a lot of fun!!
Ref:  YSL 1  £21

Crown Compact by Stratton

A super example of Stratton compacts at their best. This picture shows the coronation crown clearly on a dark navy blue background, (not black as the photograph shows). Condition is very good and there is both a sifter and  a puff. The inner powder well has a cover showing that it has  the "compact in hand" self opening mechanism. 

​Ref: CC 1  £ 36

Lovely Zell Compact

This beautiful compact is by Zell in the shape of a pocket watch. The heart shaped centre piece has a pretty pink rose which is offset by an amazing circle of perfect diamante,  and all the stones are present. There is a monogramed powder puff in place, the mirror is bevelled and a black tassle is attached.     
Ref: YSL 10  £38
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Stratton Empress

This rectangular Stratton compact  is in the Empress range and is in remarkable condition. The  most unusual silver handset ornament is of a coach and horses, and the definition is excellent, with marcasite and onyx included. There is an original puff and sifter in place. The inner 'compact in hand' lid opens and closes well. A lovely item.  
Ref: JJ41 £29

Compact by Max Factor

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This pretty compact is by Max Factor in the shape of a pocket watch. The mother of pearl top is faultless. The bevelled mirror has a slight mark  on the edge and not worth changing - better keep the original. 
GEO 3  £18

Rare Art Deco Compact 

 This lovely compact  is an excellent example of Art Deco design. The  silver-tone pattern is very clearly defined on a black base. There is a powder puff and sifter in place, the back is made up of small pieces of linked metal medalions and this compact  is in remarkable condition for it's age. 
Ref: T6 - £45

 Compact by Richard Hudnut

This  distinctive Idealville compact by Richard Hudnut is  all silvertone showing  a double side  woman's profile. Designed to take both face powder and rouge, there is a perfect pop up mirror and a lovely engine turned back.
This compact is rare and is in excellent condition with all catches  good, and there is a metal loop obviously intended for the owner to wear the compact on a chain or ribbon.
Ref: YSL  £ 85

 1920'S Compact by Rowenta

​This slimline compact by Rowenta is in lovely condition. The black enamel is good, and the central panel of black fabric has a complete set of clear rhinestones. The mirror is good and the compact closes firmly. 
Ref: CJ3 £ 22

Rare Coty "Wishbone"

This rare compact by Coty is the famous "Wishbone" and is now very rare . To find one in this condition is extraordinary as both inside compartments  have a puff and an unused rouge block is still in place.
The goldone case is unmarked as is the mirror. A true collectors piece!  
Ref: J2m - £110

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Compact by Rowenta

Here we have a very nice compact by Rowenta showing an Arcadian scene of a young man serenading two ladies. The soft grey enamel  shows of the picture well. The mirror is clear and the catch is very firm to close. A very nice item.
Ref: MS 37 £35

bDiamante Compact y Stratton

An very beautiful  and unusual Stratton  compact in goldtone with two strips of perfect diamante stones. The original black protective sleeve is present together with both puff and sifter.  In an unused condition, the photograph does not pick up the lovely pattern on the top. This compact is a gem!   
 Ref: T34  £35

Millenium Compact for BBCS

This special Stratton compact was issued  for the Millenium in the year 2000. It shows the insignia of the British Compact Collectors Society and is marked as number 62 in the limited edition of 200. It is accompanied by the certificate of authentication and is in perfect original condition. 
Ref: FMC  37  £50

Stratton Assorted Lip-views

 
​Three Stratton Lip-views  in their original boxes. All are in excellent condition .
 
Ref: DU808 £16 each

Royal Canadian Air Force Compact

This very pretty vanity case in goldtone has the shape of a saddle bag and shows a military badge of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The two inner compartments for rouge and loose powder are empty,  and each has a lid. The mirror and catches are all good. 
Ref: FMS 38   £23

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Trio by Stratton

This trio by Stratton is unusual to come together - The compact comes unused with both sifter and puff and sticker on the mirror. The smaller compact item has been used for rouge I think but I use mine as a container for medical tablets! The lipstick is empty. All three show the well known motif of white swans amongst the reeds. There is slight roughness on the main compact but the design is still very good.

​​Ref: KLY14  -  £30

Compact with London Scenes

​ This larger compact is heavy and shows seven well known scenes   in the capital city. Overall brass, the black background is able to show off the detail of the various landmarks. The back of the compact has a most attractive engine turning which is so often left as a plain afterthought. 
 Ref: KLY 16  -  £20  

 Compact by Vogue

This compact by Vogue is in lovely condition with the pattern clear and colours very bright.  An exotic bird is shown standing guard over a nest with new eggs. Complete with sifter, the mirror is clear and the catches firm. A lovely older item. 
Ref: JJ42 -  £25

Compact by Stratton

 

This  large unusual compact is by Stratton. It is in amazingly excellent condition, and the lid shows a clean and clear floral design. There is an inner powder well lid, and all catches and mirrors are first class.  

​Ref: FMC37  £23. 

Three Royal Compacts

​The three compacts here are now quite rare and of good age being pre second world war.
D. King Edward Vlll by Lady Fayre
E. King George V & Queen Mary
F. King George Vl & Queen Elizabeth
All are in good condition including mirrors.
Ref: AH1  £ 25 each

"Vanity Fair" Compact

This larger compact is marked "Vanity Fair" British Made and has a excellent picture of the British Isles and Ireland. It is unusual to find the two islands together and as such is a rare item. The picture is clear and bright. An inner lid covers the powder well
​Ref: T10 - £25

Rare Coty  'Buckle' Compact

 This  compact is by Coty and is one of their 'Buckle' range. It is in perfect condition and the black enamel on the top is unmarked, as is the rest of the item. Inside there is a powder well with firm catch, and the rouge godet  is present. There are two monogrammed powder puffs  A beautiful and very rare piece to grace any collection. 
​Ref: FAB 12  £160  

Art Deco Compact by Evans

 The photograph here does not do justice to this remarkable dual compact and cigarette case. Finished in cream enamel, the condition is excellent, the back section flips open to reveal an aperture for cigarettes. The central section is in tortoise shell style enamel with a central rosette. It lifts to reveal twin compartments for face powder with a covering steel lid, and a rouge block and both have covering  embossed powder puffs. 
The enamelwork on this compact is outstanding and it appears to have been unused. A rare find!  
Flo 37  £120

Three Vintage Stratton Compacts

​The three compacts shown here are dating from the 1950's/60's. All are in excellent condition with clear mirrors, firm catches and inner powder wells which feature the 'compact in hand' mechanism. 
Ref; P6  £19  each 

Stratton "Princess" compacts

​For sale individually or together 
Three pretty slim "Princess" compacts by Stratton. 76MM in size with inner lids covering the powder well. These compacts were available  from Stratton -1953 to 1994. All are in perfect condition.
Ref:  Kly 10  £19 each

Estee Lauder charm compact

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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 with Cameo 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, and the delicate patterned top is very striking. 
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   £20

Jubilee Compact

​ This lovely Compact by Stratton features a montage  of Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002. I bought this new at the time  to mark the occasion so it is in perfect condition having been in a showcase. 
Ref: Que 1  £30 

Estee Lauder Compacts

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Two empty compacts by Estee Lauder - one Gemini with blue diamante and one Virgo with white diamante. Both are in excellent condition. Can be sold separately or together. 
Ref: FMS 5 £20 each

Pygmalion Piano

This compact by Pygmalion is in excellent condition. The lid lifts firmly  and the hinges and mirror are very good. The three legs are firm and there is an inner powder well that is perfect.
These items are now very rare and this is an excellent example. 
KN2 - £90

Kigu Compact with Jewels

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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  £25

VINTAGE STRATTON COMPACT

​Here is a larger vintage compact by Stratton featuring a blue border with oakleaves and two lovebirds centrally on a cream background. The back of the compact is also enamelled cream with no scuffs or damage. The inner compact in hand lid covers a powder sifter. A handsome item.
​MG61. £28