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Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, C1930
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Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, C1930

1920 - 1940
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Very distinctive and stylish 1930's Art Deco enamel decorated ladies powder compact with with a faux shagreen design with central v shape enamelled in red. The compact is stamped 'Princess Japan'. Inside is all original and are in superb condition. The overall condition is very good, with the only minor signs of wear that one would expect. Some foxing to the mirror . FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

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

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SA858014
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Description
Very distinctive and stylish 1930's Art Deco enamel decorated ladies powder compact with with a faux shagreen design with central v shape enamelled in red. The compact is stamped 'Princess Japan'. Inside is all original and are in superb condition. The overall condition is very good, with the only minor signs of wear that one would expect. Some foxing to the mirror . FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA858014
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An octagonal Art Deco powder compact featuring a central red enamel chevron motif framed by a cream and black patterned ground.
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Archive I An octagonal Art Deco powder compact featuring a central red enamel chevron motif framed by a cream and black patterned ground.

Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, c1930

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Archive V An octagonal Art Deco powder compact featuring a central red enamel chevron motif framed by a cream and black patterned ground. View V
Archive VI An octagonal Art Deco powder compact featuring a central red enamel chevron motif framed by a cream and black patterned ground. View VI
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An octagonal Art Deco powder compact featuring a central red enamel chevron motif framed by a cream and black patterned ground.
Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, c1930
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An octagonal Art Deco powder compact featuring a central red enamel chevron motif framed by a cream and black patterned ground.
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Art Deco powder compacts, produced predominantly during the 1920s and 1930s, are characterised by geometric forms, bold colour palettes, and streamlined decorative motifs. They reflected the periods emphasis on modernism, transforming everyday cosmetic utility into portable decorative objects.

Compacts from this era were typically crafted from base metals such as brass, nickel, or silver plating, decorated with vitreous enamel, lacquer, or early plastics such as Bakelite and celluloid. The interiors often housed a glass mirror, metal bezel, and a sifter for loose powder.

Authentic pieces generally display period-correct construction features, such as soldered hinges, bevelled glass mirrors, mechanical push-button catches, and maker stamps or patent marks inside the lid or base. The decorative surface will exhibit hand-applied enamel or authentic era-specific geometric patterns rather than digital reproductions.

Small vanity accessories can be arranged on a bedroom tray, integrated into a curated bookshelf display, or grouped within a glass cloche on a dressing table. Placing them alongside period glass bottles or small trinket boxes creates a focused decorative vignette.

Clean the exterior surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove fingerprints and dust. Avoid exposure to water, liquid solvents, or abrasive cleaners, as moisture can compromise internal glass mirrors and cause metal oxidisation.
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