Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage and

A Collection of Vintage and Commemorative Cosmetic Compacts and Metal Cases - This collection consists of several vintage metal cases and cosmetic compacts dating from the mid-20th century to the early 21st century. Included is a square gold-toned case with an engine-turned plaid pattern and a rectangular silver-toned case featuring engraved foliate and floral scrollwork. A square silver-toned commemorative case is engraved with the text DIRECT LINE 20 Years of Success 1985 - 2005. The assortment also includes circular gold-toned compacts, one with a brown textured leather insert in a crocodilian pattern and another with a fine engine-turned guilloché pattern and a rectangular cartouche, in the style of makers such as Stratton. The items are manufactured from gold-toned and silver-toned metals and are equipped with hinged lids and various latch mechanisms. One circular compact has an illegible mark within the lid cartouche.