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Evans Powder Compact 1940s Diamond Crosshatch Brass USA Black Lucite Side Bars

$ 26.4

Availability: 96 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Size: 3 1/2 in. x 2 1/8 in.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Item: Ladies Powder Compact
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Fair to Good pre-owned Vintage condition. Some small pits/marks in brass crosshatch finish. Black side bars, claw/prong set with some scuffs. Inner lid signed Evans with Coat of Arms Logo, made in USA. No puff, no sifter, no powder residue.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Brand: Evans
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Material: Brass
  • Pattern: Crosshatch etched diamonds

    Description

    Lovely Vintage Ladies Face Powder
    Compact
    signed
    Evans
    with Coat of Arms logo, made in USA
    3 1/2 inches x 2 1/8 inches x 3/8 inch thick
    Brass crosshatched diamond lid design, raised dots
    Base textured squares
    Black lucite side bars, claw/prong set, showing some scuffs
    Inner lid signed
    Latches work well
    No puff, no sifter
    c1940s
    Some light pitting dark marks on brass exterior, scuffs on inner lid, scuffs on side black lucite bars
    Began as Evans Novelty Company in 1918 & began making compacts early for 3rd party customers. In 1923 The Evans Case Company was formed, Attleboro Mass USA, became famous for guilloche enamel & mesh bottomed compacts & dominated the Carry All market in the 1940s & 50s. Mayfair was an Evans trademark brand. Became a Division of Hilsingor Corporation Plainsville Mass & the Evans brand disappeared after 1965. Read more about Evans on the Collecting Vintage Compacts blog on line.