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Art Deco Elizabeth Arden " Ardenette" Black and Silver Octagonal Powder Compact, C1930
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Art Deco Elizabeth Arden " Ardenette" Black and Silver Octagonal Powder Compact, C1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 20 July 2025 · Art Deco World
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Original Art Deco Black and chrome enameled ladies powder compact. Produced by Elizabeth Arden sometime in the late 1920's - 1930's. Inside the compact it is marked Ardenette. The compact is hexagon in shape. The lid is black enamel with silver and white crackle stripes. The back of the compact is Machine engraved reverse. Marked on the side of the case Elizabeth Arden. A great addition to any compact collection.

Seals, hinges and fasteners all good.

Very clean condition. Minor marks on reverse.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA917782
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Original Art Deco Black and chrome enameled ladies powder compact. Produced by Elizabeth Arden sometime in the late 1920's - 1930's. Inside the compact it is marked Ardenette. The compact is hexagon in shape. The lid is black enamel with silver and white crackle stripes. The back of the compact is Machine engraved reverse. Marked on the side of the case Elizabeth Arden. A great addition to any compact collection.

Seals, hinges and fasteners all good.

Very clean condition. Minor marks on reverse.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA917782
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Archive I An octagonal Art Deco powder compact featuring a black enamel background with geometric silver-tone bars and patterned inlay details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Art Deco Elizabeth Arden " Ardenette" Black and Silver Octagonal Powder Compact, C1930

Archive II An octagonal Art Deco powder compact featuring a black enamel background with geometric silver-tone bars and patterned inlay details. View II
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Archive IV An octagonal Art Deco powder compact featuring a black enamel background with geometric silver-tone bars and patterned inlay details. View IV
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Archive VIII An octagonal Art Deco powder compact featuring a black enamel background with geometric silver-tone bars and patterned inlay details. View VIII
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An octagonal Art Deco powder compact featuring a black enamel background with geometric silver-tone bars and patterned inlay details.
Art Deco Elizabeth Arden " Ardenette" Black And Silver Octagonal Powder Compact, c1930
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An octagonal Art Deco powder compact featuring a black enamel background with geometric silver-tone bars and patterned inlay details.
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  • ObjectVanity Accessories
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialMetal, Enamel, Chrome
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsOctagonal shape, Geometric skyscraper pattern, Contrasting monochrome inlay
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Art Deco compacts from the 1920s and 1930s are characterised by geometric shapes, stylised motifs, symmetrical designs, and a strong emphasis on modernity, often incorporating contrasting materials like enamel, metal, and plastics.

These vanity items were typically constructed from base metals such as brass or gilt-bronze, frequently finished with enamel, chrome plating, silver tone, or inset panels of mother-of-pearl, tortoise shell, or synthetic resins like Bakelite.

Authenticity is determined by examining maker marks, patent numbers, or brand signatures usually stamped inside the lid or on the sifter, alongside period-appropriate manufacturing techniques, hinge construction, and wear patterns consistent with age.

These small collectables can be displayed as miniature objets dart on vanity trays, glass-topped coffee tables, or inside bookshelf displays to add a touch of historical elegance and refined geometry to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves keeping items away from direct sunlight and high humidity, handling them gently by the edges to avoid transferring skin oils, and cleaning them only with a soft, dry microfibre cloth without using harsh chemical polishes.
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