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A highly collectible and extremely rare vintage metal compact powder case produced by the famous French cosmetics house Coty during the Italian Fascist era (circa late 1920s to 1930s). This historical piece was manufactured in France specifically for the Italian market as a commemorative or propaganda luxury vanity item.
Design Features:
• Front Side: Features an engraved Fasces (the primary symbol of the National Fascist Party) alongside the crown coat of arms of the Kingdom of Italy and the "COTY" brand name.
• Reverse Side: Features a stylized relief portrait of Benito Mussolini wearing his iconic military cap, set against a guilloché-patterned background, marked "PARIS FRANCE" at the bottom right.
• Interior: Opens to reveal a circular empty compartment for loose face powder or solid compact, along with a mirrored lid (mirror missing/removed). Features a mechanical latch button.
Product Details:
• Brand: Coty
• Object Type: Vintage Makeup Compact Case / Powder Box
• Period: 1930s (Fascist Era / WWII Memorabilia)
• Country of Origin: France (Paris)
• Material: Silver-tone base metal / Brass interior alloy
• Dimensions: Approx. 5cm x 5cm
Condition Report:
• Exterior: Good vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina. Shows minor surface scratches, pocket wear, and slight tarnishing consistent with age (please see photos). The engravings remain very sharp and entirely legible.
• Interior: The mirror is missing from the inside lid. The internal metal compartments show natural age-related oxidation, spotting, and remnants of vintage powder. The hinge and latching mechanism function securely.
A highly collectible and extremely rare vintage metal compact powder case produced by the famous French cosmetics house Coty during the Italian Fascist era (circa late 1920s to 1930s). This historical piece was manufactured in France specifically for the Italian market as a commemorative or propaganda luxury vanity item.
Design Features:
• Front Side: Features an engraved Fasces (the primary symbol of the National Fascist Party) alongside the crown coat of arms of the Kingdom of Italy and the "COTY" brand name.
• Reverse Side: Features a stylized relief portrait of Benito Mussolini wearing his iconic military cap, set against a guilloché-patterned background, marked "PARIS FRANCE" at the bottom right.
• Interior: Opens to reveal a circular empty compartment for loose face powder or solid compact, along with a mirrored lid (mirror missing/removed). Features a mechanical latch button.
Product Details:
• Brand: Coty
• Object Type: Vintage Makeup Compact Case / Powder Box
• Period: 1930s (Fascist Era / WWII Memorabilia)
• Country of Origin: France (Paris)
• Material: Silver-tone base metal / Brass interior alloy
• Dimensions: Approx. 5cm x 5cm
Condition Report:
• Exterior: Good vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina. Shows minor surface scratches, pocket wear, and slight tarnishing consistent with age (please see photos). The engravings remain very sharp and entirely legible.
• Interior: The mirror is missing from the inside lid. The internal metal compartments show natural age-related oxidation, spotting, and remnants of vintage powder. The hinge and latching mechanism function securely.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Brand
coty
Height
5 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
0.8 cm
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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The objects comprising this lot are meant exclusively for collectors of military-historical objects. The owner of this website does not have any political and/or other motives than providing a platform that allows third parties to buy or sell auction lots, and assumes no responsibility for their contents.
