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^ Top		Jeweled Elgin American Vanity Compact - 1939 New York World's Fair Trylon & Perisphere with Original Box This fantastic compact by Elgin American features a jeweled Trylon and Perisphere from the 1939 New York World's Fair on the lid.  The case is a light green enamel with gold deco stripe accents (back of the case is solid green).  Inside is a mirror in the lid and the base has two covered compartments ... one for rouge and one for powder. The original powder puff which reads Elgin American is also included and in perfect like-new condition. There is an empty rouge pot as well with refill instructions printed right in the pot.   The original box is also green and has the EA emblem on the lid and original cotton wadding inside to cushion the compact.  The gold interior has some pink markings in the gold which I have not attempted to remove ... it has a nice patina and I was afraid any rubbing would lighten the brass to a different shade so prefer to leave it as it is.  Enameling is all in very good condition with no obvious wear; however, there is one small scratch on the back that I did not even notice until I took the supersized pics for this listing.  Compact measures 2-1/2" wide x 3-1/4" high. Box is 3-1/2" x 3". (Click on pic for more photos.)	$325 inc. s/h* #9843
^ Top		Girey 1933 Chicago Century of Progress Compact with Original Box - Travel & Transportation Building This is a very nice compact by Girey in ivory enamel and faux marble. The front is ivory enamel on brass with engraved design picturing theTravel & Transportation Building. The sides andback of the case are done in ivory faux marble celluloid. Inside the compact is a nicely beveled mirror in the lid with some age foxing. The base has a rouge pot with rouge still intact and covered powder well, both with original puffs. To the naked eye, the compact is in excellent condition ... the photos actually make the front look much worse than it is in person. It is actually very nice. The original blue presentation box is still with it and is in reasonably good shape ... the lid is blue with silver stars. Compact measures 1-7/8" x 2-3/4". Box is 2-3/4" x 4". (Click on pic for more photos.)	$175 inc. s/h* #17190
^ Top		Elgin American Vanity Compact - 1933 Century of Progress Here we have another Elgin American Chicago world's fair compact. The 1933 Century of Progress emblem is front and center in a jet black background with deco swirling designs. Inside is a mirror holder (the mirror is missing but could be very easily replaced) in the lid and the base has two covered compartments ... one for rouge and one for powder. It is in excellent condition with only some very minor scuffs visible on the black. Compact measures 2-1/2" wide x 3-1/4" high. (Click on pic for more photos.)	$125 inc. s/h* #7794
^ Top		Cute Little 1933 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir Compact with Federal Building Done in faux enamel guilloche, this cute little compact features the Federal Building on the lid from the 1939 Chicago World's Fair. Back of compact is solid blue.  Inside the compact is a mirror in the lid with original store label from Marshall Field & Company.  Mirror is in great shape. Bottom has rouge pot (with rouge) and empty covered powder well for loose powder.  Two puffs are inside but I can't swear they are original ... may be early replacements.  Measures 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" overall. (Click on pic for more photos.)	$145 inc. s/h* #9656
^ Top		1939 New York World's Fair Double-Sided Compact by Hingeco Vanities of Providence, Rhode Island This delightful compact has two completely different decorative sides commemorating different highlights of the 1939 New York World's Fair.  The front depicts the Aqualons fountain and the back features four different buildings/pavilions I have yet to identify.  Inside is a mirror in the lid and a covered powder well with original puff on one side of the base and rouge pot with puff on the other.  It is in very good condition overall with no major problems.  Please look at all pics.  Measures 3-1/8" x 2-1/4". (Click on pic for more photos.)	$145 inc. s/h* #9784
^ Top		Girey Century of Progress Chicago 1934 Camera Compact I've had this very pretty Girey camera compact in my collection for many years. The colors in this one are just extraordinary ... turquoise blue case with mica flakes make it sparkle like jewels. The cover depicts the Sky Ride and says Sky Ride, Century of Progress, Chicago, 1934. The interior opens to reveal a nice beveled mirror in the top, rouge pot (rouge still intact) and covered powder pot. Both of the original puffs are still there. Now for the condition:  there is normal age appropriate wear to the silver frame as evidenced in the pics. There is a split in the frame (also visible in close-up) right at the hinge point. I have had this repaired so that it works perfectly but the split is still visible. It didn't bother me as the compact is just so unique and pretty that it's not really noticeable. Other than that, the compact is in great shape. It measures 1-3/4" wide x 3-1/4" long. (Click on pic for more photos.)	$99 includes s/h* #9775
*Shipping and handling included within Continental U.S. Disclaimer: When referring to "jewels" or "gemstones", I am making no guarantees as to whether these are genuine jewels or  not. It is being used in the generic sense only to refer to the embellishments on the items. While some may actually be genuine gemstones, I am not a gemologist or jeweler and make no assertions as to their actual makeup. To see photo gallery of all previously SOLD compacts and vanities, click here. Enamel Guilloche | Italian Sterling | Miscellaneous | Novelty | Tango | Vanities Compact Manufacturers | Glossary of Terms Back to Top ~From the Owner's Collection~ Due to many of my customers' requests to see some of the purses from my personal collection, I have created this page to share some of my special items with you.  Remember....they are just for your viewing pleasure and not for sale. Copyright © Tri-State Antique Center & Milady's Vanity