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Original Art Deco Camera Combination Compact Cig Case browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Collectibles:Specialty: Pre 1930: item # 851645
Orkney-Antiques Mid Calder, West Lothian Scotland, United Kingdom UK 01506 883030 Guest Book SOLD |
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This is an original Art Deco period 'camera' compact combo with a mirrored compact, cigarette & money compartment, & a lipstick holder. The compact is made of chromed metal with an enamelled finish, and dates to around the 1930's. The case is rectangular in form & has a red enamelled body, with the front having an Art Deco design consisting of six horizontal chrome lines dissected by a large diagonal band of grey through cream enamel. The front compartment opens via a clip to reveal a bevelled mirror & a gilded powder section. The rear compartment opens via a clip to reveal a gilded sprung cigarette holder, with a money etc compartment underneath. The circular lipstick holder fits into a hole on the end of the top edge. The holder is marked 'FOREIGN' on the cigarette holder & the rim of the mirror. The condition of the interior is good, with no damage other than a few spots of light tarnishing . The hinges, springs, & openings are excellent. The condition of the exterior is fair to poor, with chipping to the enamel, & a small bruise to one end (the end where the lipstick fits, although does not affect the holder in any way) - please see magnified photos. The case measures approx 3 7/8" x 2" (approx 9.8 cm x 5.2 cm). Overall, an original Art Deco combo compact, whose exterior is showing it's 80 odd years.
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