Description
Antique Art Deco Necessaire Compact Purse Chrome with Floral Guilloche Enamel ca 1920s
Overall, it is in good condition with minor signs of age and regular wear. There is a bit of blush left. The original powder puff is present. The powder compartment has a sliding opening and can be closed to avoid spills. It is a cute item from the 1920s.
The outside is engraved with pinstripes. The cover has a carved frame adorned by a floral guilloche enamel shield. It is unsigned.
The mirror has a light fog around the edge.
The shape is octagonal, and the measurements are 2 1/4 inches wide, 1 7/8 of an inch tall, not including the chain handle, by 1/2 inch deep. The long and short chain handle is approximately 9 inches long with a 4.5-inch drop. This adorable necessaire wears like a wristlet.