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Dorset Fifth Avenue Powder Compact 1940s Floral Basket Black Enamel Puff Signed

$ 26.4

Availability: 58 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Material: Black Enamel
  • Condition: Fair to Good pre-owned Unused Vintage Condition. Mirror shows some silvering wear on edges. Black enamel wear on one side of lid. Patina on embossed raised flower basket decor. Some rainbow discolouration on base from heat or moisture. Original signed puff, clean pan with original paper liner. No sifter screen. Push button clasp works well.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Item: Ladies Face Powder Compact
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Theme: Raised Floral Basket Decor
  • Brand: Dorset
  • Era: 1947 to 1951
  • Size: 3 1/8 in. diameter

    Description

    Lovely Vintage Unused
    Ladies Face Powder Compact
    by
    Dorset Fifth Avenue
    USA
    Raised Embossed
    Floral Basket
    Decor
    Black Enamel
    No powder residue
    Original unused signed puff, sifter screen present
    made 1947 to 1951
    patina on surface
    Some wear on edge
    rainbow discolouration on base edge
    3 1/8 inch diameter x 5/8 inch thick.
    Some wear to black enamel background on one lid edge
    Chased edge
    Raised embossed floral basket decor, black enamel background
    Unused signed puff, original sifter screen. Clean pan, original paper liner
    Some rainbow discolouration on base from heat or moisture
    Push button clasp works well, interior mirror has some silvering wear on edge
    Dates to 1947 to 1951
    Dorset Fifth Avenue manufactured lucite handbags and began making moderately priced compacts in 1947. Merged with Rex Fifth Avenue in 1951 becoming Dorset-Rex. This compact dates to before merger.
    Items will be shipped promptly upon receipt of cleared payment.  Pay Pal is only payment method accepted.
    If buyer is in Canada HST / GST will be added to the purchase price.