Lancaster - Dressing table set (2) - Metal
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Two vintage metal powder compacts with a gold finish, dating circa 1940–1950 (Lancaster, Made in France) and circa 1950–1960 with an amber cabochon, originating from France and Italy.
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Set of 2 vintage powder compacts – Lancaster Made in France and a gilded powder compact with amber cabochon – 1940s-60s
Era: circa 1940–1960
Origin: France and Italy
Materials: metal with gold finish, mirror and decorative materials
Type: vintage vanity accessories for women
Elegant lot consisting of two vintage powder compacts in gold-toned metal, representative of the refined taste of mid-20th-century cosmetic accessories.
The lot unites two objects with different but complementary characteristics, united by the gold finish and by their original function as vanity and purse accessories.
1. Lancaster powder compact – Made in France
Refined vintage rectangular powder compact, characterized by an external surface with geometric decoration and a particularly interesting functional structure.
The item features:
* Internal mirror.
* Hidden powder compartment.
* Integrated removable lipstick.
* Powder compartment with original sieve.
* Preserved puff.
* Inscription «LANCASTER – Made in France» on the lipstick.
The combination of integrated accessories and the identifying inscription makes this specimen particularly interesting for lovers of historical cosmetics, vintage accessories and collectible items.
Estimated dating: circa 1940–1950.
2. Gilded vintage powder compact with amber cabochon
Circular-shaped powder compact, characterized by a gold finish and a central oval amber-colored cabochon, framed by ornamental decoration.
The interior includes the mirror and the powder compartment with the original sieve. The back features a decorative concentric pattern.
The design is consistent with mid-20th-century vanity accessory production.
Estimated dating: circa 1950–1960.
Conditions
The conditions are those visible in the photographs. The lot shows surface marks compatible with age and use. Please examine the images carefully, which are an integral part of the description.
A retro charm
Two vanity accessories with distinctive character, ideal for collectors of vintage powder compacts, enthusiasts of historical cosmetics and lovers of 20th-century feminine accessories.
A decorative ensemble that highlights both the functionality of the Lancaster model and the ornamental elegance of the circular powder compact with amber-colored cabochon.
Set of 2 vintage powder compacts – Lancaster Made in France and a gilded powder compact with amber cabochon – 1940s-60s
Era: circa 1940–1960
Origin: France and Italy
Materials: metal with gold finish, mirror and decorative materials
Type: vintage vanity accessories for women
Elegant lot consisting of two vintage powder compacts in gold-toned metal, representative of the refined taste of mid-20th-century cosmetic accessories.
The lot unites two objects with different but complementary characteristics, united by the gold finish and by their original function as vanity and purse accessories.
1. Lancaster powder compact – Made in France
Refined vintage rectangular powder compact, characterized by an external surface with geometric decoration and a particularly interesting functional structure.
The item features:
* Internal mirror.
* Hidden powder compartment.
* Integrated removable lipstick.
* Powder compartment with original sieve.
* Preserved puff.
* Inscription «LANCASTER – Made in France» on the lipstick.
The combination of integrated accessories and the identifying inscription makes this specimen particularly interesting for lovers of historical cosmetics, vintage accessories and collectible items.
Estimated dating: circa 1940–1950.
2. Gilded vintage powder compact with amber cabochon
Circular-shaped powder compact, characterized by a gold finish and a central oval amber-colored cabochon, framed by ornamental decoration.
The interior includes the mirror and the powder compartment with the original sieve. The back features a decorative concentric pattern.
The design is consistent with mid-20th-century vanity accessory production.
Estimated dating: circa 1950–1960.
Conditions
The conditions are those visible in the photographs. The lot shows surface marks compatible with age and use. Please examine the images carefully, which are an integral part of the description.
A retro charm
Two vanity accessories with distinctive character, ideal for collectors of vintage powder compacts, enthusiasts of historical cosmetics and lovers of 20th-century feminine accessories.
A decorative ensemble that highlights both the functionality of the Lancaster model and the ornamental elegance of the circular powder compact with amber-colored cabochon.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Lancaster
Material
Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
