Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Powder

A Collection of Vintage Powder Compacts, Vanity Cases, and Purse Mirrors - An assortment of vintage ladies' powder compacts, vanity cases, and hand mirrors. The collection includes various shapes and decorative finishes, featuring engine-turned gold-tone and silver-tone base metals. Decorative motifs comprise hand-painted and transfer-printed floral designs, embroidered fabric inserts, and mother-of-pearl style finishes. One circular white compact features the promotional logo for the film Dirty Dancing. Embellishments include clear and blue rhinestone starburst patterns, pavé-set rhinestones on a square case, and faux-pearl accents. A notable oval compact is finished in burgundy enamel with a gold-tone leaf motif, and a circular black compact depicts a butterfly with floral accents. The pieces are primarily constructed from brass and chrome-plated steel with hinged openings and snap closures. Several items are in the style of mid-century manufacturers such as Stratton and Kigu. Measurements: Individual items range from approximately 5 cm to 10 cm in diameter. The collection is displayed against a ruler measuring 28 inches (approximately 71 cm) in width.