-40%

Volupte Demitasse Powder Compact 1940s Leaflet Signed Puff 2.5in Unused Vintage

$ 29.04

Availability: 35 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Model: Demitasse
  • Size: 2 3/8 in.
  • Brand: Volupte
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Feature: Original Leaflet
  • Condition: Unused condition. Surface scuffs, tiny scratches to brushed silver tone top surface. Brass tone engraved leaf design. Brass base. Original signed unused puff, sifter screen. No powder residue. Mirror clear. Signed on inner mirror rim edge Volupte USA. Includes original leaflet.

    Description

    Great vintage 1940s Ladies Face Powder Compact
    signed
    Volupte USA,
    Unused
    Demitasse, named for a famous beauty of the Mauve Decade (1890s) who used the original box to hold her diamonds, if you have no diamonds, this box can also double as a roomy pill box with its deep pan
    2 3/8 inches x 1 3/4 inches oval x 5/8 inch thick
    Silver tone top surface shows scuffs and small scratches, nice brass tone engraved leaf design, brass base
    Mirror clear and attached
    Original signed puff, unused, very thick peach velour
    Original sifter
    Signed on inner mirror rim edge Volupte USA
    Clasp works well
    Original leaflet describing the box and its origins, cleaning and care tips, order form for replacement puffs (Elizabeth NJ)
    Volupte started as The Superior Novelty Mfr'g Co NJ. They dominated the carry all market with Evans in the 1940s to 50s on 5th Avenue NY City. Bought by Shields in 1957.