Recently-Sold Compacts and Related Items

Lovely unusual compact by Zennette, picturing a Japanese girl and large bird

A lovely unusual compact by Zennette, picturing a Japanese girl and large bird. The paint finish is slightly crazed and there is a pretty pattern to the base. There is a lift up powder well lid.​

Ref: AG7 - £25 - SOLD

Un-named gold-tone item with the initial ‘N’ in marcasite

​J16. An un-named gold-tone item with the initial ‘N’ in marcasite.

Ref: J16 - £10 - SOLD

Lovely, unusual, compact in perfect condition with gentlemen under umbrellas

 A lovely compact in perfect condition with gentlemen under umbrellas. Most unusual. The mirror is good and there are both sifter and puff. Looks unused.

Ref: AG3 - £20 - SOLD

Stratton ‘Regency’ design compact in black and white

​Stratton ‘Regency’ design compact in black and white with good mirror and catches. Ex condition.

Ref: J4 - £25 - SOLD

​Attractive gold tone compact with a ‘Circus’ theme

A most attractive goldtone compact with a ‘Circus’ theme. The condition is very good with no scratches to the top and all the circus performers unmarked.

Ref: AG2 - £18 - SOLD

Lovely compact showing 'good luck' icons

A lovely compact showing 'good luck' icons. There is a lift up lid for powder and a sifter in place.  There are some surface scratches to the base, but overall condition is very good. A lovely compact. ​

Ref: AG5 - £20 - SOLD

Rare compact by Mascot in the shape of a suitcase with travel labels
A compact by Mascot in the shape of a suitcase. There are travel labels on both sides 99% intact with just one small bit missing from one label.

​There is a lift up lid for powder with a sifter in place. This is a rare find.​

Ref: AG4 - £50 - SOLD

Rare immaculate two-tone compact in the shape of a world globe with the continents in gold tone, and the sea, silver tone
A rare two-tone compact in the shape of a world globe with the continents in gold tone, and the sea, silver tone. Complete with original powder sifter. This compact is in immaculate condition considering its age – surely it has been well cared for.​

Ref: AG10 - £95 - SOLD

Stratton Compact

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

Ref: M1 - £16 - SOLD

Stratton Compact

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

Ref: M8 - £16 - SOLD

Stratton Compact

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

Ref: M11 - £16 - SOLD

Stratton 'Princess' Compact

Smaller Stratton 'Princess' compact - good condition, mirror and catch in full working order.

Ref: M18 - £16 - SOLD

Unusual foreign compact with dark green 'grograin' fabric
A compact in dark green ‘grograin’ fabric with a pop-over button catch. There is an inner puff and sieve, and a bevelled mirror that shows very slight marks. To have the mirror replaced would spoil the compact and so it has been left in the original state. Probably foreign, this is a most unusual item. 
​Ref: M10 - £18 - SOLD

Mascot circular compact with attractive black and floral pattern

​A mascot circular compact with inner lid and sifter. The compact has not been used and is therefore very clean and tidy. The lid has a most attractive black and floral pattern.

Ref: A7  -  £12 - SOLD

Stratton compact as new with lady in blue and orange gown

​A Stratton compact as new with lady in blue and orange gown. There is an inner well and sifter and the mirror has the original sticker. Never used.

Ref: J3 - £25 - SOLD

Rare and much collectable Guerlain ‘Meteorite’ compact

​A rare and much collectable Guerlain ‘Meteorite’ compact in good condition.

Ref: J5 - £20 - SOLD

Lovely compact by Colibri in excellent condition

​A lovely compact by Colibri in excellent condition.

Ref: J6- £20 - SOLD

Compact in box by Avon with black and white checks

​A compact in box by Avon. Black and white checks this is a lovely collector’s item. In excellent condition.

Ref: J8 - £28 - SOLD

Oblong musical compact by Clover

​An oblong musical compact by clover. In good condition and though working the tune is not easily recognised.

Ref: J9 - £20 - SOLD

An un-named compact with a grey floral tapestry lid

​An un-named compact in very good condition with a grey floral tapestry lid. There is a puff.

Ref: J13 - £10 - SOLD

Small blue striped compact formally for crème perfume by Estee Lauder

​A small blue striped compact formally for crème perfume by Estee Lauder. 

Ref: J20 - £15 - SOLD

Large compact in black with gold flowers

​A large compact in black with gold flowers. A lovely piece in good condition.

Ref: J15 - £15 - SOLD

Max Factor compact from 40/50s with multiple compartments

​A Max Factor compact from 40/50s with multiple compartments for various beauty products and a polished steel mirror. There is some age and history to this unique compact.

Ref: J10 - £18 - SOLD

Small compact with lake and mountain scene

A small compact, with a lovely lake and mountain scene. The mirror is polished steel which lifts to reveal a rouge compartment. The side is goldtone with figured pattern, whilst the back is black.  A foreign, and lovely compact.

​Ref: D8 - £18 - SOLD

Compact by Kigu in Goldtone

​Compact by Kigu in goldtone, with sifter and puff. In good condition.
Ref: D7 - £18 - SOLD

Coty ‘Envelope’ compact in lovely used condition

A Coty ‘Envelope’ compact in lovely used condition. There is an excellent mirror and this compact has the original puff.
Ref: AB14 - £16 - SOLD

Henrietta New York 'Battle of Britain' compact

​A larger square compact by Henrietta which is one of a set that were produced and sold in New York City at the start of the Battle of Britain in 1940. The cream enamel features a heraldic display for the British War Relief and Bundles for Britain. A true collector's piece.

Ref: A9  -  £20 - SOLD

Unusual compact in red and gold with hidden comb

​A most unusual compact in red and gold. Hexagonal in shape it ‘hides’ a comb inside the lid. The front features part stripes and part motif and there is sifter and a firm clasp.

Ref: A8  -  £22 - SOLD

Beautiful maroon oval compact with a superb floral motif

​A beautiful maroon oval compact with a superb floral motif which is slightly raised. There is an inner hinged powder compartment, and a smaller one that would have held rouge. This compact is immaculate.

Ref: A6  -  £45 - SOLD

Encyclopedia of Powder Compacts and Carryalls by Laura Mueller

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Encyclopedia of Powder Compacts and Carryalls by Laura Mueller. In perfect condition and packed full of pictures,  it gives a wonderful insight into compact collecting. The prices stated are based on 1999 values but things have risen considerably since then. Every collector needs this book.

​Ref: N21 - £29 - SOLD

Lovely green and black quality trio compact with flip catch

A lovely green and black quality trio compact with a flip catch. The rouge compartment is empty and the powder compartment has a pretty small puff. The  central lipstick is in place although the contents are gone.
​Ref: D30 - £45 - SOLD

Estee Lauder brushed gold tone square compact

​Here is an Estee Lauder brushed gold tone square compact from 1996 showing a bow and arrow which I believe is the Zodiac sign for Sagittarius November 22 to December 21. There are rhinestones in the decoration of the bow, and a larger diamante in the clasp. A lovely compact.

Ref: A5  -  £28 - SOLD

Gold tone 'Evening Star' Estee Lauder compact

​A polished gold tone rectangular compact 'Evening Star' by Estee Lauder from 1991, showing a starburst design with small blue stones.

Ref: A13  -  £28 - SOLD

Small circular compact with RAF insignia on white

​Small unnamed circular compact with RAF insignia on a white background. There would have been a solid powder insert but this is now empty. The mirror and catch are very good.

Ref: A14  -  £27 - SOLD

Small circular compact showing an RAF badge on an attractive pearlized blue background

​A small circular compact showing an RAF badge on an attractive pearlized blue background. There is a solid powder block which I have left intact as it is most probably original. It also contains a small blue puff. A very pretty compact.

Ref: A15  -  £28 - SOLD

Compact withportrait of Her Majesty the Queen as a young woman wearing a diamond crown

​This compact has a portrait of Her Majesty the Queen as a young woman wearing a diamond crown. It is unnamed and has a sifter and puff. The compact is unused.

Ref: A17  -  £20 - SOLD

‘Pygmalion’ compact in the shape of a grand piano

​A ‘Pygmalion’ compact in the shape of a grand piano, which is in excellent condition and has the original mirror.  A collector’s piece!
​Ref: M16 - £70 - SOLD

Rare unmarked compact with hunting scene

A lovely and rare unmarked compact in excellent condition showing a very clear, and attractive, hunting scene. The back is in mock tortoise shell and there is a sifter.

​Ref: A1  -  £25 - SOLD

​Kigu goldtone ballet compact

Kigu compact in goldtone with a marcasite figure of a ballet dancer. Two small stones are missing but are barely obvious. All the catches are good and there is a lift up flap to the powder well. The sieve is intact.  

Ref: M15 - £18 - SOLD

Oval very slimline compact ‘made in Japan’

​An oval very slimline compact that was ‘made in Japan’. The decoration is red and white after the style of lizard print. The compact is unused and is in perfect condition. There is a sifter and puff.  A lovely item.

Ref: A19  -  £35 - SOLD

Most unusual Mother of Pearl compact with RAF cut-out in perfect condition

​A most unusual Mother of Pearl compact with RAF cut-out. The MOP varies in colour from black to grey to white. This is a rare compact and would have been quite expensive when new. It is unused and therefore in perfect condition.

Ref: A16  -  £55 - SOLD

Circular compact with most attractive black and white chequered pattern

​A circular compact with a most attractive black and white chequered pattern. The inner flip top compartment is sealed by a sliding catch which is very unusual.

Ref: A12  -  £20 - SOLD

Princess Marcella Borghese compact in near-perfect condition

​A small square compact by Princess Marcella Borghese. Featured are four heart shapes, two in black and two in red. There is a small puff and the compact is in near-perfect condition.

Ref: A4  -  £23 - SOLD

Pretty compact in brown and cream

A very pretty compact in brown and cream and there is  scrolling on the edge. The mirror is good and there is a sifter and puff in place. There are some very small paint chips on the back and a small one on the front hence the lower price. This is an unusual compact.

Ref: D15 - £18 - SOLD 

Oval ‘Cherie’ compact by Kigu

Oval ‘Cherie’ compact by Kigu in excellent condition with a black lid featuring a marcasite motif in the centre. The mirror is very good, all the catches are firm and there is a lift up lid to the powder well, and a monogrammed puff.

Ref: J02  -  £25 - SOLD

Unusual American 60mm square compact in gold and silver coloured metal

An unusual American 60mm square compact in gold and silver coloured metal, having an ‘apple’ shaped mirror. Both powder and rouge wells are empty, though the two tiny lipstick holders are present. A gold coloured chain is attached though I do not believe this to be the original. There is an attractive monogram on the back VLS, but whether this is personal or a makers mark I have not discovered. Altogether this is a most attractive compact.
Ref: A15 - £45 - SOLD

Small Square Coral Coloured Compact by Foster

Small square coral coloured compact by Foster in the USA, with central motif in Marcasite and enamel of boy pulling a rickshaw.

​Ref: D3 - £25 - SOLD

Stratton Regency compact

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A Stratton Regency compact in excellent condition and with original labels still on a good inner lid mirror. There are two apertures which show initials and we can set  the buyers  initials on completion of the sale. The compact dates from 1961.

£25 - SOLD - Ref: 140

Good quality small cream-coloured compact

This small cream-coloured compact is of good quality. There is a polished metal mirror that lifts to reveal a rouge well and a powder well. The back of the compact is cream and there is lovely scrolling to the edges. There is a small scuff mark to the left of the front.

Ref: D28 - £16 - SOLD

Rex rectangular compact
Rex rectangular compact showing clearly Gainsborough style lady and gentleman. This compact is in very good condition and has the dual powder and rouge wells, both with small puffs.  There is a small scratch mark on the bottom corner of the metal mirror which does not detract from the imaging.
​A lovely quality collector’s piece. £23 - SOLD - Ref: M010

French compact covered in fine bead-work

This French compact is covered in fine bead-work, both front and back. The bevelled mirror is perfect and the powder sifter is clean. A most unusual piece, and quite a lovely work of art.

Ref: J05  -  £30 - SOLD

Square compact in goldtone with art deco pattern

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A smaller neat compact, 2.1/4” square in goldtone with art deco pattern and featuring the letter ‘J’.  It has a good mirror and strong catches and the overall condition is excellent. 

£15 - SOLD - Ref: J8

Attractive ‘Fob’ compact 60mm in diameter

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An attractive ‘Fob’ compact 60mm in diameter and with a tapestry design inset on the front in a black surround and with a leather tassle. This compact is in good used condition and comes with a sifter.

Ref: A16 - £25 - SOLD

Cushion shaped compact

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Cushion shaped compact with a plain black border and lovely colourful tapestry centrepiece. There is a Revlon powder block and puff in place. A very good item.

£22 - SOLD      Ref: N13

Small square cream compact by Colibri

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A small square cream compact by Colibri. The puff and sifter are as new and there is a picture of a Regency couple on the front centre.  A very pretty piece.

£18 - SOLD      Ref: N16

Unusual wooden rural compact

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A most unusual compact formed from wood. The picture shows a rural scene with a couple relaxing in the countryside.. There is no sign of wear at all.

Ref: M9 - £18 - SOLD

Silver coloured compact with fiddler and dancers

​A silver coloured compact, showing a fiddler and dancers. The powder block and puff are in place and the compact is in good condition throughout.

​Ref: D6 - £15 - SOLD

Square Melissa goldtone musical “Harry Lime”compact

A square musical compact by Melissa, in goldtone and in full working order that plays the “Harry Lime” theme.  There is a pretty floral pattern on lid.

Ref: D10 - £25 - SOLD

Brown faux tortoiseshell and gold compact

A larger compact with a good mirror and sifter. The brown faux tortoise shell has a very attractive gold pattern. The ‘tortoiseshell’ covers the front and back of this compact.

Ref: D12 - £15 - SOLD

Quality compact in goldtone with diamante stones

A quality compact in goldtone with diamante stones up each side and forming a central motif – all the stones are there. The bevelled mirror is excellent and the sifter is in place.

Ref: D14 - £18 - SOLD

Globe-shaped compact in excellent condition

A Globe shaped compact in excellent condition. There is an overall attractive pattern and the mirror and catches are good.

Ref: D16 - £35 - SOLD

Square ‘fun’ compact in black silk with glitter central panel

​A square ‘fun’ compact in black silk with a glitter central panel. The mirror is very good and the square sifter and puff are in place.

Ref: D18 - £15 - SOLD

Lovely small compact by Gwenda with a tartan front

A lovely small compact by Gwenda with a tartan front and plain black back. This little beauty is in good condition with a powder sifter, good 
polished metal mirror and catches.

Ref: J07  -  £22 - SOLD

Un-marked compact in lovely condition

An un-marked compact in lovely condition. There is a clean puff  and powder well. The front has a lovely display of butterflies on a white mottled background.

Ref: J09  -  £23 - SOLD

Stratton compact - silvertone with a pattern of pink roses

A most attractive Stratton compact. silvertone and with a pattern of pink roses. This is a combination compact in excellent condition.

Ref: D17 - £15 - SOLD

1920-30s plastic compact with an integral sifter

This is a very old early plastic compact with an integral sifter. The mirror has a couple of small marks but I wanted to keep it original rather than have it changed. This item dates from the 1920-30 period so a lovely addition for a true collector.

Ref: D19 - £14 - SOLD

​​‘Pygmalion’ compact in the shape of a grand piano

A ‘Pygmalion’ compact in the shape of a grand piano, which is in excellent condition and comes complete with puff and sifter, and perfect mirror. A collector’s piece! Ref: A10 - £75 - SOLD

Stratton compact featuring a pair of ballet dancers

A compact by Stratton featuring a pair of ballet dancers. Difficult to photograph this item without a reflection. There are some slight surface marks to the front but they will not show when on display.

​Ref: J03 - £26 - SOLD

Kigu comapct in perfect condition, featuring  a group of Ballerinas

A compact by Kigu in perfect condition, featuring  a group of Ballerinas. This compact has not been previously used and there is a clean puff and powder sifter.

Ref: J04  -  £35 - SOLD

Unusual ‘waisted’ compact by Pygmalion

​An unusual ‘waisted’ compact by Pygmalion which is unused. The bevelled mirror is excellent, the catches perfect, and the puff and sifter are as new. This is a lovely item.

Ref: J08  -  £24 - SOLD

Small square compact with polished metal mirror and sifter

Small square compact with polished metal mirror and sifter in place. The picture is showing tall buildings and a bridge. The coral coloured back has small sratches but the front is perfect. A very pretty compact.

Ref: D27 - £15 - SOLD

Small square compact with polished metal mirror and powder wheel

A small square compact with polished metal mirror and powder wheel. The picture is girl in flowing veil carrying a jug and there are sails in the distance.

Ref: D21 - £15 - SOLD

Heart-shaped compact

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A really lovely heart-shaped compact with soft fabric forming a cushion on the lid. The compact is in very good condition overall and would be an excellent addition to any collection.

Ref: M6 - £20 - SOLD

‘Yardley Lavender Seller’ convertible compact

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A ‘Yardley Lavender Seller’ convertible compact 75mm dia. and in very good condition with excellent mirror and good catch.

Ref: A11 - £18 - SOLD

Oblong compact 

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Oblong compact with a lovely silver ‘cut out’ design on a black background. There is a powder well with gauze and lid, space for a lipstick tube and a high quality bevelled mirror. Possibly of  foreign origin - stylish piece.

Ref: M4 - £28 - SOLD

Stratton Combination Compact Queen Style

A Stratton Combination Compact Queen style in white with blue/pink pattern. No Sieve but mirror and catches are good. 

Ref: D1 - £15 - SOLD

Compact with green surround and embroidered centrepiece

​This compact has a green surround and embroidered centrepiece. Mirror and catches good, and there is a sieve. There are one or two paint chips, hence the low price, but this compact dates from the 1940-50s and is in very good condition for its age.

​Ref: D5 - £15 - SOLD

Oblong green ‘marble’ style compact

An oblong green ‘marble’ style compact. There is a small paint chip near the catch hence the lower price, but this is overall a lovely slimline compact. There is a pretty embroidered puff in place.

Ref: D13 - £16 - SOLD

Miller's guide to Powder Compacts

The Miller's guide to Powder Compacts – a must for any collector. Unmarked and in perfect condition.

Ref: D32 - £10 - SOLD

Oblong compact  by Vogue Vanities

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An oblong compact  by Vogue Vanities - plain gold-tone with the ‘wings’ badge of the RAF in the centre. Excellent catches, inner lid, and mirror.

 Ref: N2 - £28 - SOLD

Old rural scene compact

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A lovely old compact in soft green early plastic, and featuring gold figuring on the border. There is a good mirror, gauze and puff. The picture shows a 17th century rural scene.

Ref: M12 - £20 - SOLD

Kigu ‘Concerto’ musical compact

A Kigu ‘Concerto’ musical compact  - it is in full working order but I can’t recognise the tune . There is a lovely oval bevelled mirror and all the catches work well.

Ref: D29 - £25 - SOLD

Richard Hudnut Slimline Compact and Cigarette Case

Richard Hudnut Slimline Compact and cigarette case combination circa 1940s. This is a trio with rouge still in place, and powder puff. The lipstick tube is in the side. This is a piece for any collector. Ref: D4 - £55 - SOLD

​​‘Pygmalion’ compact in the shape of a grand piano

A ‘Pygmalion’ compact in the shape of a grand piano, which is unused and comes complete with puff and sifter, and original mirror. A collector’s piece!
Ref: D33 - £75 - SOLD

​Kigu compact in goldtone, with two-photo centrepiece

A Kigu compact in goldtone, with a centrepiece that holds two photographs. There are two pictures in place that show a man holding a child and a lady. They obviously date from the 1940s but sadly, there is nothing to tell us who they are. A little piece of history! Ref: D9 - £20 - SOLD

​Excellent striking black and mother of pearl compact 

A black and mother of pearl, very striking compact in excellent condition with bevelled mirror  and sifter in place.

Ref: D20 - £14 - SOLD

Stratton combination compact with Indian carpet design

A circular Stratton combination compact in an Indian carpet design. There is a good mirror and the compact is in very sound condition.

Ref: D24 - £15 - SOLD

Coty ‘Parisienne’ compact

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A Coty ‘Parisienne’ compact in white plastic which is designed to look like a hand mirror. The powder well is in situ and there is a puff with the Coty name which has worn off a little. There is a lipstick concealed in the handle.

£25 - SOLD               Ref: N5

Pygmalion ‘World Globe’ compact circa 1951

A Pygmalion ‘World Globe’ compact circa 1951, in as new condition and complete with original sifter and named puff. Ref: D33 - £70
Ref: D33 - £70 - SOLD

Yardley compact in the famous “BEE” design

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A Yardley compact in the famous “BEE” design, and in good condition.


Ref: D25 - £15 - SOLD

Stratton Combination Compact

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Stratton Combination Compact in bright red with pheasant and flowers. Good mirror, catches and sifter.


Ref: D2 - £15 - SOLD

Pygmalion Globe compact 

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A compact by Pygmalion in the shape of a globe showing a world map. Mirror and catches are good and the overall condition is excellent.  A rare item for any collector.


Ref: Au/4 - £80 - SOLD

Unusual compact/vanity piece by Fifth Avenue
A most unusual compact/vanity piece by Fifth Avenue and signed ‘Cosmetist’. The overall colour of the case is a soft pretty lilac and on opening we find four round compartments and a lipstick holder. There is a good mirror and a comb which is in very good condition. This item dates from the 1940s and is a rare find in such good condition and with all pieces in place.
​Ref: N20 - £38 - SOLD

Beautiful compact and lipstick duo by Harriet Hubbard Ayer

Jungle design Powder Compact, Rita Hayworth, Joan Crawford, Compact Clinic, Geoff Craven, Powder Compact Repairs, restoration, Vintage Powder Compacts, Repair, Restoration, Mirror, Hinge, Catch, Re-Lacquering, Re-Silvering, Stratton, Kigu, Collectors, Vanity, dealers, Geoff Craven, Margaret Craven, Workshop, The Compact Clinic, art deco, Antique Fairs, broken mirrors, damaged hinges
A beautiful compact and lipstick duo by Harriet Hubbard Ayer. The items are held in place in a dark green Moroccan leather base which is printed with the name in gold. There is a wallet section to hold bank notes and a purse for coins. The compact and lipstick appear to be un-used. A lovely collector’s item.  

Ref: N19 - £38 - SOLD

Silver-coloured compact with Danish Viking ship

​Un-named silver coloured compact with a Danish Viking ship and the initials 'MA'.

Ref: D23 - £13 - SOLD

Vintage Gwenda seascape compact

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A small square compact by Gwenda picturing a seascape with sailing ships and a lighthouse.There is a good polished metal mirror and a powder sieve. This compact is vintage and in very good condition for its age. 

Ref: M14 - £24 - SOLD

Stratton 'Queen' compact

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A Stratton compact in the ‘Queen’ design in dark blue with attractive autumn coloured floral decoration. The compact will accept either solid block or loose powder, and there is a sound powder gauze. This compact is in new condition.

Ref: M5 - £18 - SOLD

Stratton floral compact 

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Stratton compact in attractive black floral pattern. This compact is in perfect condition and will accept a solid powder block. 

Ref: M2 - £18   SOLD

Trio by Stratton

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A trio by Stratton. In silver-tone, the square compact is in excellent condition as is the comb which has a covering shield. A small pill box makes up the threesome and all carry a ‘Daisy’ design. The pill box has some slight wear to one side but the other two pieces are in excellent condition.
 
£33   SOLD           Ref: N10

Stratton floral compacts 

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Here is a choice between three compacts all by Stratton with different floral designs. Each is in very good condition.  They have good mirrors and will accept a solid powder block.   

Ref: M1 - £14 each
SOLD

Small round Gwenda compact

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Small round Gwenda compact showing a picture of an 18th century couple. The mirror is polished steel with slight markings that are impossible to remove without causing damage. This is a very nice item and quite old.

Ref: M8 - £22
SOLD

Small un-named blue compact

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A small un-named compact with a superb bright blue faux enamel lid. There are no markings.

Ref: M7 - £20
SOLD

Richard Hudnut oblong compact

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An oblong compact in very good condition by Richard Hudnut.  Dark blue in colour, with silver style adornment, including a monogram ‘V’ in the centre of the upper lid. There is an inner powder well, space for a rouge godet, and an inner lipstick tube in place. Good overall condition.  Ref: M11 - £18
SOLD

Kigu musical 'Minuette' compact

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A musical 'Minuette' compact by Kigu which plays “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”. The compact is unused and therefore in excellent condition throughout.

Ref: M17 - £35
SOLD

A17 Small silver metal compact with finger ring and chain
A small silver metal compact with finger ring and chain. The motif on the front shows two black swallows. There is a good mirror and rotating powder dispensing mechanism. A bonny piece!

Ref: A17 - £39   SOLD

Encyclopedia of Powder Compacts and Carryalls by Roslyn Gerson

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Another Encyclopedia of Powder Compacts and Carryalls, this time by Roslyn Gerson who founded the USA Compact Collectors Club. In perfect condition with a splendid section on Estee Lauder compacts. A must for every collector.

£29      SOLD     Ref: N22

Early KIGU compact with cream background

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An early KIGU compact with cream background and featuring a bouquet of red roses. The mirror and catches are good. 


£18     SOLD    Ref: J9

Unusual black square compact

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With jungle design - ( snake and tiger) - in gold - 78mm x 78mm. The mirror is unmarked and there is a hinged inner lid with a firm catch. No makers name shown but in very good condition and rare. A true collectors piece. 
Felt pouch included

£35           SOLD              Ref: KW/01   

Large compact in turquoise blue with gold coloured floral decoration

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A very large compact in turquoise blue with gold coloured floral decoration. The sifter is present and the mirror and catches are excellent. I believe this compact to date from the 1940’s.

£25    SOLD       Ref: N7

Pretty compact by Rowenta

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A pretty compact by Rowenta with soft green border and delicate embroidered centre panel. There is a sifter and the mirror and catches are good.
 
£23    SOLD       Ref: N9

Compact by Melissa in Gold and Black

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A compact by Melissa in Gold and Black. In excellent condition this is a most striking piece.

£24      SOLD    Ref: N15

Beautiful Mother Of Pearl compact

Jungle design Powder Compact, Rita Hayworth, Joan Crawford, Compact Clinic, Geoff Craven, Powder Compact Repairs, restoration, Vintage Powder Compacts, Repair, Restoration, Mirror, Hinge, Catch, Re-Lacquering, Re-Silvering, Stratton, Kigu, Collectors, Vanity, dealers, Geoff Craven, Margaret Craven, Workshop, The Compact Clinic, art deco, Antique Fairs, broken mirrors, damaged hinges
A beautiful Mother Of Pearl compact which is cushion shaped. It is in excellent condition. And the sifter is present.

£28      SOLD         Ref: N12

Un-named compact of high quality

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An un-named compact of high quality, there are several raised items of tropical fruit on a white background. Possibly American, this is a rare piece and most unusual. In excellent condition here we have a true collector’s piece.

£30     SOLD         Ref: N1

Unusual oval compact by Fernand Aubry signed Visagiste of Paris

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A lovely unusual oval compact by Fernand Aubry signed Visagiste of Paris. The top of this compact is beautifully decorated and topped with a large cabochon stone. In excellent condition  with sifter and bevelled mirror. A rare find in such good order.
 
£38   SOLD       Ref: N8

‘Pygmalion’ compact in the shape of a grand piano
A ‘Pygmalion’ compact in the shape of a grand piano, which is unused and comes complete with puff and sifter, and original mirror. A collector’s piece!

Ref: A6 - £75   SOLD

Heart-shaped compact by Yves St Lauren

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Heart-shaped compact by Yves St Lauren.The large emerald green coloured stone in the centre is cut in facets to reflect the light.

£38         SOLD         Ref: N3

Volupte ‘Golden Gesture’ Hand compact with ‘diamond’ engagement ring

Stratton Hunting Scene Compact , Compact Clinic, Geoff Craven, Powder Compact Repairs, restoration, Vintage Powder Compacts, Repair, Restoration, Mirror, Hinge, Catch, Re-Lacquering, Re-Silvering, Stratton, Kigu, Collectors, Vanity, dealers, Geoff Craven, Margaret Craven, Workshop, The Compact Clinic, art deco, Antique Fairs, broken mirrors, damaged hinges
A Volupte ‘Golden Gesture’ Hand compact with ‘diamond’ engagement ring. This compact is in very good condition and is complete with puff and sifter. There is very slight marking on the mirror but overall an excellent period piece which dates from the 1940-1950 era. These compacts are becoming very hard to find and this one is a wonderful example. Ref: A5 - £125  SOLD

American Volupte "Golden Gesture" compact

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An American Volupte "Golden Gesture" compact in the shape of a lady's hand covered by a black half glove. In excellent condition,there is a coloured band across the bracelet - comes complete with puff, the mirror and catches are all sound. This is a very rare item and a must for any serious collector. 

                                                       £185  SOLD                   Ref: Au/1

American Military Officers Hat

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An American compact in the shape of a military hat with cap badge, dating from the second World War, in excellent condition and a perfect addition to any collection.

                                                              £68  SOLD                  Ref: Au/2

COTY "WISHBONE" COMPACT

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A compact by Coty featuring a "wishbone" and star with small diamante insert, which dates from the 1940's and is a great collectors item. All catches and mirror are good.


Ref. Au/3      £45  SOLD

Large unnamed vanity compact/carryall that carries an early Max Factor lipstick

A large unnamed vanity compact/carryall that carries an early Max Factor lipstick  Cream in colour it measures 4.5” x 3.5” and is surmounted by a diamante  deco decoration with all stones in place. Inside, there is a good mirror which lifts to reveal a cigarette holder,  and an sealed compartment for money or cards.   Beside the lipstick holder is a powder well with orange puff!!  and a second well with two small compartments and a spring holder – I know not what this may be for but it’s very interesting if curious. The original comb is in place with half the teeth missing but I chose to leave it there until I found a better one – I am still looking! A lovely piece – if only it could speak what a wonderful tale it might tell!!!

£50 - SOLD               Ref: 142

Very attractive gold metal oblong compact with finger ring and chain
A very attractive gold metal oblong compact with finger ring and chain. The compact has the original excellent  mirror and puff and dates from the 1930s. A rare find and a must for any collector!

Ref: A18 - £45 - SOLD

Gold-tone ‘Bolster' compact by KOTLER & KOPIT (USA)

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A gold-tone ‘Bolster' compact by KOTLER & KOPIT (USA). In excellent condition, complete with gauze and small velvet puff. The top has a lattice work pattern with 14 good crystal diamante stones.

£40 - SOLD              Ref: J2

Vogue Vanities boxed set

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Vogue Vanities boxed set comprising a cream enamelled compact and matching lipstick which carry an attractive period motif. The red velvet box is a little faded but is responsible I think for the two pieces being in such remarkable condition for their age.  1950s - a rare find!

Ref: A2 - £45        SOLD

Kigu 3 piece boxed set
Kigu 3 piece boxed set, comprising compact, comb with enamel cover, and lip-view  - all presented in the most attractive cobalt blue enamel. There is a very minor mark to the edge of the lip-view, otherwise this set is in excellent condition and a very rare find to have 3 pieces so complete.  The set comes in an attractive cream leatherette case.

Ref: A1 - £50   SOLD

Coty ‘Sleighbells’ goldtone compact 

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Coty ‘Sleighbells’  - goldtone  powder compact with good framed mirror and two powder wells – one for pressed powder and one for a rouge tablet. In very good condition the bells show the original red  underside. Dates from 1940s.

£49                                           SOLD                                     Ref: 150

Stratton “Clam Shell” Powder Compact

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1970 – 1980. Unusual shape and in excellent condition. Felt pouch included.

£ 28                    SOLD                 Ref: GC/6

3” square art deco compact

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A  3” square art deco compact with pale blue, white and silver design,  unused and with perfect  gauze and puff. The bevelled mirror is unmarked. There is slight brown marking to one edge of the puff but overall this compact is a quality collector’s item. 

£59             SOLD              Ref: 136

A Musical ‘Concerto’ compact by KIGU

A Musical ‘Concerto’ compact by KIGU, in twin metals - goldtone and silvertone.  Mint condition – never used. Excellent bevelled mirror and good catches with music that plays well…though I don’t recognise the tune.

£38                                                SOLD                                 Ref: J3

Large compact by CARONA of PARIS

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A large compact by CARONA of PARIS. There is a good bevelled mirror and good strong catches, it comes complete with powder gauze. In two coloured metal the silvertone top has on it five leaves in goldtone.  A lovely item of great quality.

£35               SOLD                Ref: J7

STRATTON convertible compact with four ballet dancers

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A convertible compact by STRATTON showing a group of four ballet dancers. Very good condition throughout this is a much sought after item. Signed by Baron.

£35           SOLD                 Ref: J14

Lovely elegant compact in foreign silver

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A lovely elegant compact in foreign silver. The pattern is glorious and on both sides of the compact. The mirror and catch are good – a class item.

£30           SOLD                  Ref: J13

Unnamed pretty compact

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An unnamed pretty compact topped with a finger chain. The background is white with a yellow and green floral design. A crescent shaped half mirror tops a rouge well, and there is a lower powder well which is empty. There are two puffs and the compact closes very well on a push button. A really unusual shape, the compact is in very good condition.

£95               SOLD              Ref: 132

Stratton Crown 

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Dating from 1953 this very rare compact is shaped to  resemble a crown and dates from the year of Queen Elizabeth's coronation. In near perfect condition, this compact is a must for collectors and is rarely seen on the open market.

£70                SOLD             Ref: 133

Unnamed pale green oblong compact 
Unnamed pale green oblong compact with silver fine design to lid, and held on a black ribbon and bottomed by a black tassle.  This compact dates pre-war and there are two compartments  - one with a clear mirror and two rouge tablets - (which is unusual) – and  a second compartment which is empty and could have held visiting cards or folding money. This compact is a lovely piece of social history .

£95                                     SOLD                                              Ref:134

Pygmalian novelty compact
A Pygmalian novelty compact in the shape of a Grand Piano.  In excellent condition this compact has a clear good mirror, folding legs and a lift up inner lid to reveal the powder well beneath.

£70                                       SOLD                                        Ref: 135

La Rage “Rendezvous” compact

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La Rage “Rendezvous” compact has a celluloid cover held in place by a metal frame. Two small revolving dials, one a clock and the other a pointer, the latter held in place by a red flower emblem, adjust to the time for appointments or rendezvous. I believe this compact to have been on the market in the late 1940’s. There is a gauze and puff and a clear good mirror. 

£70          SOLD               Ref: 131

Elgin American Lady's Head Compact

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Elgin American Large compact measures3.75" across featuring lady's head with forties style hairdo and large bow. Think Rita Hayworth or Joan Crawford! Mirror and gauze in excellent condition and only very minor marks on outer part of the front. The lady is perfect. A lovely american compact.

£ 35                                     SOLD                                       Ref M010

Bakelite combination compact/vanity case

Bakelite combination compact/vanity case, Compact Clinic, Geoff Craven, Powder Compact Repairs, restoration, Vintage Powder Compacts, Repair, Restoration, Mirror, Hinge, Catch, Re-Lacquering, Re-Silvering, Stratton, Kigu, Collectors, Vanity, dealers, Geoff Craven, Margaret Craven, Workshop, The Compact Clinic, art deco, Antique Fairs, broken mirrors, damaged hinges
Very rare green Bakelite combination compact/vanity case. Gold-tone sides and hinges. Compact in lid with inset pastoral scene, double-sided metal mirror, loose powder and rouge compartment . Bottom compartment with very good metal mirror possibly for notes etc. Made in the  USA. See picture in Laura Meuller 1999 Compact Book page 115. The is a very small blemish to the gentleman’s face but  this does not detract from this very unusual compact. 
£45                                       SOLD                                    Ref: CC19

A Pygmalion ‘Globe’ compact

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A Pygmalion ‘Globe’ compact in amazingly good condition. Never used although there is no puff inside. The mirror and clasp are perfect and the compact closes very firmly. A superb piece for a collector.
£35            SOLD         Ref: GCC 12

Stratton Pontoon Powder Compact

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Circa 1948 – 1953.  Purse type catch fastening and inner lid to powder well.

Arabian Nights design – Excellent condition. Felt pouch included.

£30          SOLD          Ref BT/15

Stratton 'Crown' Compact

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Dating from 1953 this very rare compact  is shaped to  resemble a crown and dates from the year of Queen Elizabeth's coronation. In near perfect condition, this compact is a must for collectors and is rarely seen on the open market.

£65             SOLD             Ref: M41

Kigu Convertible Powder Compact 

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Showing Swan Lake scene. As new, with sifter and puff and in original box, with felt pouch. 82mm in diameter and in mint condition.

£ 33          SOLD           Ref: MC/10

Zenette Rectangular Chromium Plated Powder Compact

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With RAF wings. 50x55 mm. No sifter or puff but in very good condition. Felt pouch included.

£ 28           SOLD        Ref: GC/10

Mascot BOAC  ‘Travelling Bag’ Powder Compact 

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In excellent  condition.  All stickers are bright, in place and undamaged. This is a real collectors item and is quite rare in such good condition It dates from the  1950/60's. Felt pouch and free UK posting included. 

£ 45                                                     SOLD                     Ref: BT/18