Late 19th Century Victorian Era Sterling Silver Makeup Compact

Late 19th Century Victorian Era Sterling Silver Makeup Compact
Late 19th Century Victorian Era Sterling Silver Makeup Compact
Late 19th Century Victorian Era Sterling Silver Makeup Compact
Late 19th Century Victorian Era Sterling Silver Makeup Compact
Late 19th Century Victorian Era Sterling Silver Makeup Compact
Late 19th Century Victorian Era Sterling Silver Makeup Compact

Item #CC-0925 | Late 19th Century Victorian Era Sterling Silver Makeup Compact
Origin: Unknown, Likely US Silversmith
Composition: Sterling Silver
Alias: Powder Compact
Condition: Very Good

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Description: This fantastic surviving example of a Victorian era makeup/powder compact is a sight to behold! Made from sterling silver, and marked as such on the rim inside (along with a CoM with arrow through hallmark), this beautiful treasure has survived in a surprisingly nice state. Each face of the compact has been hand engraved with flowers, bows, and swirling designs. Back when this item was new, it would have had a tassel on the top and bottom made of string (long since gone), so someone had since put a silver ring through the top to be able to wear it. The clips that snap it together work well, the button on top to open it functions beautifully, and the mirror has been polished to reflect your beauty. The coffin shape was popular in this time, mixing the beauty of life, with that of death; something to be celebrated. The interior of this compact has a compartment for an application pad or sponge, as well as two small compartments for powders. The inner two-part compartment has been treated with a process known as “damaskeening”, a popular style of swirling silver, gold or brass found inside pocket watches of the time period. This is an extremely unique item, one that will certainly be loved by it’s next home.

Size: 4″ x 2″ (tapers down and at the top for design purposes)

Weight: 50 grams

In stock

$1,200.00