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Art Deco Ceramic Bathing Belle Trinket Powder Box, C1930
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Art Deco Ceramic Bathing Belle Trinket Powder Box, C1930

1920 - 1940
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An Art Deco bathing belle/ flapper trinket pot in a white ceramic. Probably made in Germany, there is an impressed number “918” on the underside. The bathing beauty is wearing the swim ware fashion of the day in a black trimmed bathing suit and a black polka-dot bathing cap. In very good condition no cracks, chips or crazing; a few under glaze specks of kiln dust are present. Please look at all the photos as they form an important part of the description.

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Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Powder Box to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09346184
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Impressed model number 918 on the base: standard continental factory moulding mark.
Small firing vent behind the shoulder: hollow slip-cast porcelain figure.
Bobbed hair, swim cap and costume: interwar fashion of the flapper period.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1192312
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Description
An Art Deco bathing belle/ flapper trinket pot in a white ceramic. Probably made in Germany, there is an impressed number “918” on the underside.
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The bathing beauty is wearing the swim ware fashion of the day in a black trimmed bathing suit and a black polka-dot bathing cap.
Art Deco World

In very good condition no cracks, chips or crazing; a few under glaze specks of kiln dust are present. Please look at all the photos as they form an important part of the description.

FREE UK DELIVERY

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Powder Box to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09346184
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Impressed model number 918 on the base: standard continental factory moulding mark.
Small firing vent behind the shoulder: hollow slip-cast porcelain figure.
Bobbed hair, swim cap and costume: interwar fashion of the flapper period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1192312
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A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid.
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Archive I A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid.

Art Deco Ceramic Bathing Belle Trinket Powder Box, C1930

Archive II A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View II
Archive III A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View III
Archive IV A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View IV
Archive V A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View V
Archive VI A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View VI
Archive VII A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View VIII
Archive IX A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View IX
Archive X A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View X
Archive XI A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View XI
Archive XII A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View XII
Archive XIII A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View XIII
Archive XIV A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid. View XIV
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A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid.
Art Deco Ceramic Bathing Belle Trinket Powder Box, c1930
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A white ceramic oval powder box featuring a sculpted Art Deco bathing belle figure wearing a white swimsuit and black shoes seated on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialCeramic, Porcelain, Glaze
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsBathing belle figurine, Fitted oval lid, Hand-painted details, Glazed ceramic finish
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This 1930 Art Deco ceramic trinket and powder box takes the form of an oval vessel with a fitted lid, topped by a hand-painted sculptural bathing belle figurine. The glazed porcelain body displays a glossy white finish, while the seated female figure wears a white swimsuit trimmed in black, black shoes, and a white bathing cap dotted with black spots. The piece stands 10 cm high, measures 8 cm wide, and is 5 cm deep. Suitable for display on a bathroom counter or dressing table, the container offers practical storage for small keepsakes, jewellery, or cosmetic items. The clean lines and monochrome palette reflect the distinctive glamour of the period, making it a functional accessory for daily use as well as a decorative display object in a traditional or period interior.

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Art Deco ceramic vanity items are characterised by geometric forms, stylized figure motifs, and functional lidded designs intended for dressing tables. Popular themes during the 1920s and 1930s included flappers, dancers, and bathing belles finished in glossy glazes with understated colour palettes.

Powder boxes from this period were primarily crafted from slip-cast porcelain, earthenware, or molded glass. Ceramics were typically finished with lead glazes and hand-painted enamel details to highlight facial features and costume elements.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate wear along the unglazed base, age-related crazing in the glaze, and hand-applied paint details that show minor variations. Maker stamps, mould numbers, or country of origin marks (such as Foreign or Made in Germany) are frequently stamped into the ceramic underneath.

A vintage powder box can be placed on a bedroom dressing table, a bathroom vanity unit, or a display shelf to store small items such as jewellery or cotton pads. Pairing it with mirrored surfaces or simple polished brass accents complements the period aesthetic.

Clean glazed ceramic boxes using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or a slightly damp cloth with mild soapy water. Avoid submerging items with cold-painted or overglaze painted details in water, and keep them away from abrasive chemical cleaners.
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