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Art Deco French Chrome & Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, C1930s
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Art Deco French Chrome & Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, C1930s

1920 - 1940
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This is a really cute and rare find, a 1930's Art Deco compact with the most delightful green and black enamel decoration on a chrome casing . The interior is an engineers delight with a sliding latch on the side of the compact to secure the power in place. Upon opening the lid reveals the mechanics that operates and reveals a powder dispenser. The back of the compact is engine turned and in awesome condition, free from tarnishing and pitting . The condition is very good and way above average with only very minor signs of ageing, a true delight for any Deco fan or collectors of compacts . Patent number and makers name are impressed on the sides of the compact HARMELLE PARIS, France.

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Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 07562129
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Geometric fan design in green, black, and white enamel: interwar Art Deco styling.
Stamped maker's mark Poudreuse Harmelle Paris on the base: French manufacture.
Hinged metal sifter frame and labelled puff: intact original vanity mechanism.
Engine-turned pattern across the chrome back: mechanical finishing typical of the decade.

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
4cm (1.57")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA937447
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Description
This is a really cute and rare find, a 1930's Art Deco compact with the most delightful green and black enamel decoration on a chrome casing .
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The interior is an engineers delight with a sliding latch on the side of the compact to secure the power in place.
Art Deco World

Upon opening the lid reveals the mechanics that operates and reveals a powder dispenser. The back of the compact is engine turned and in awesome condition, free from tarnishing and pitting . The condition is very good and way above average with only very minor signs of ageing, a true delight for any Deco fan or collectors of compacts . Patent number and makers name are impressed on the sides of the compact HARMELLE PARIS, France.

FREE UK delivery

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 07562129
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Geometric fan design in green, black, and white enamel: interwar Art Deco styling.
Stamped maker's mark Poudreuse Harmelle Paris on the base: French manufacture.
Hinged metal sifter frame and labelled puff: intact original vanity mechanism.
Engine-turned pattern across the chrome back: mechanical finishing typical of the decade.

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
4cm (1.57")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA937447
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An Art Deco rectangular chrome powder compact decorated with black, green, and white geometric enamel inlay.
Art Deco French Chrome & Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, C1930s
Ref: SA937447
An Art Deco rectangular chrome powder compact decorated with black, green, and white geometric enamel inlay.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPowder Compacts
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialChrome, Enamel
  • ColourGreen and Black
  • MotifsGeometric inlay, Sunburst pattern, Chrome border
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This French ladies powder compact dates from the 1930 Art Deco period and comprises a rectangular chrome casing. The lid displays a geometric enamel inlay featuring a sunburst pattern in green, black, and white tones, enclosed within a clean chrome border. A small loop is attached to one side near the hinge, while the front showcases a functional clasp mechanism alongside a small screw head. The maker's name and a patent number for Harmelle Paris appear impressed on the sides of the metal housing. Measuring 4 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the piece sits neatly as a decorative accent upon a sideboard top or within a vanity display. Collectors of vintage accessories can integrate this compact into modern interior schemes as a charming historical display item or a dressing table accessory. The exterior retains its polished finish, presenting an authentic example of mid-twentieth-century design that appeals to enthusiasts of historical personal items.

FAQs

Art Deco powder compacts from the 1920s and 1930s are recognised by their bold geometric patterns, symmetrical lines, and contrasting colour palettes. They frequently incorporate industrial materials such as chrome alongside vitreous enamel finishes.

During this period, manufacturers commonly utilised chrome-plated brass, silver, guilloche enamel, and early plastics like Bakelite. The interiors typically featured glass mirrors, metal catches, and fitted powder compartments.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-applied or cold enamel work, machine-turned metal hinges, and era-appropriate catch mechanisms. Look for hallmarks or origin stamps, such as Made in France, often located inside the rim or near the hinge.

A vintage compact can be styled as a decorative accent on a dressing table, displayed inside a glass specimen case, or arranged on a tray alongside period accessories to add an accent to a room.

Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. Avoid liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes, as these can chip fragile enamel or strip chrome plating.
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