1940's Mother Of Pearl Powder Mirror Compact MOP

1940's Mother Of Pearl Powder Mirror Compact MOPThis is a really lovely vintage 1940's mother of pearl vintage powder and mirror compact in wonderful condition. The gorgeous inlay top is in excellent condition, with no damage, the white spot in the second photo is just a piece of fuzz from our cleaning cloth.. not damage. It opens to a good mirror, with only a very tiny bit of haze, but still very useable; and also has a covered powder compartment. All hinges and closures work perfectly, and the

The case hinge

This compact has some scuffing and discoloration

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and was probably meant to hold a tiny smelling salts or perfume vial

There are two handmade powder puffs that are unused and clean

This is a fantastic gold tone 1930's vintage La Mode enamel guilloche powder

The approximate measurements are 2 1/2 inches in height when extended by 4 inches across the base of the glasses

and has a silver mesh bottom

rips or tears

including a label on the bottom of the compact that reads "CARA NOME LANGLOIS

The buckle is hallmarked "silver" on the back of the buckle

and opens to the Evans stamped rouge behind it