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Volupte Demitasse Powder Compact 1940s Leaflet Signed Puff 2.5in Unused Vintage
$ 29.04
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Description
Great vintage 1940s Ladies Face Powder Compactsigned
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.