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The listing, Antique Makeup Compact has ended.

This is just too pretty to throw out! It's a metal container with a gold mesh bottom. It opens to display a mirror and an area where the makeup was. The makeup is gone so that area is empty. Maybe someone can find a use for this. There's no markings on this compact. It's about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. I hope to find it a new home!

Questions & Comments

this is really pretty, but do you mean it's a "collectible" instead of antique? antique - being more than a hundred years old. If it's a real antique, could you provide more details. :>) Thanks

Oct 12th, 2010 at 3:00:46 PM PDT by

Sorry! I used antique to imply very old. I have no idea how old it really is. I based it on how long I knew my husband's aunt, as it was hers, and she had it as long as we've been married (30 yrs). Didn't realize an item needs to be at least 100 yrs old to be considered an antique. Thanks for the clarification.

Oct 12th, 2010 at 5:51:53 PM PDT by

Very awesome!

Oct 12th, 2010 at 3:54:12 PM PDT by

Thanks! It's unique!

Oct 12th, 2010 at 5:48:33 PM PDT by

No problem! Your welcome. :>)

i was only asking to clarify. Yes, an antique is at least 100 years old and from the picture it qualified, but i wasn't sure. I'm watching and bidding!

Oct 12th, 2010 at 6:33:51 PM PDT by

Thanks! I never stop learning something new! Good luck in the auction!

Oct 12th, 2010 at 7:33:28 PM PDT by

It's vintage. Probably from the 1920's-1930's. Maybe Whiting & Davis. I would know better if I saw it in person but I both sell and collect these type of compacts.

Oct 15th, 2010 at 11:57:30 AM PDT by

Thanks for the additional information. It's a very interesting compact. I love the gold mesh on the bottom. It's been sitting in my drawer for several years and needs a new home. Good luck with the auction.

Oct 15th, 2010 at 2:35:19 PM PDT by

The gold mesh is typical whiting & davis. I have an enameled mesh purse that my grandmother used when she got married (hanging on a wall) & I have other gold mesh evening bags that I've collected over the years & the matching coin purses. LOL! I'm interested in it for a dressing table where I have antique & vintage cosmetic jars & compacts on display.

Oct 15th, 2010 at 10:17:28 PM PDT by

Wow! That's wonderful! Right now your the highest bidder. This compact is in excellent condition. It still closes securely. Sounds you have the perfect place for it!
Good luck in the auction.

Oct 16th, 2010 at 6:34:57 AM PDT by

Can't type this morning! Should be you're vs your and I left out "like" after sounds to the above reply! Sorry!

Oct 16th, 2010 at 6:40:09 AM PDT by

tuichief, this is considered a "smalls" in antique jargon. Other "smalls" would be hairbrushes, mirrors, earrings, etc. :>) still bidding and watching. Oh, yea, believe it or not, i get my knowledge from historical novels and mysteries!!!! i luv books. :>)

Oct 17th, 2010 at 2:49:00 PM PDT by

Wow! Thanks for the info! Good luck in the auction!

Oct 17th, 2010 at 2:50:41 PM PDT by

i thought 25 years was antique

Oct 17th, 2010 at 5:26:06 PM PDT by

This is out of my area of expertise. According to Wikipedia " It is common practise to define "antique", as applying to objects at least 100 years old. Collectables are, generally speaking, the possible antiques of the future and generally less than 100 years old."

Oct 17th, 2010 at 5:56:01 PM PDT by

Antique Makeup Compact is in the Health & Beauty | Makeup category