1920s Dance Compact Finberg order Powder Compact Rouge Compact Mirror Compact Double Compact Victorian Style Rhodium Plate Excellent Condition

This item is an early to mid 1920s Finberg Dance Compact with Powder, Rouge and Mirror Compartments in Excellent Condition. On the outside, the top features an ornate engine turned Victorian design with a cartouche in the center which is engraved with the letters "B O order C". The outer edges have three alternating rings of engine turned designs of raised and smooth patterns. Both top and bottom edges have a detailed repousse bordered by beading. The bottom has a starburst radial design with two of the same border rings as the top. Inside, the upper half moon framed glass mirror has moderate haze and the beginning of silver loss at the top and bottom edges. It still casts a crisp image in the center. Beneath the mirror is the drop-in rouge compartment with a clean decorative puff. The lower section has the drop-in solid powder well and a clean decorative puff. This piece is hallmarked "F.M.Co." (Finberg Manufacturing Company) metal stamped on the upper mirror frame beneath the ball clasp, and also on the powder well frame on the extreme left side. On the bottom of the empty rouge well there is an original order form for replacement rouge plates from "Finberg Mfg. Co., Attleboro, Mass.". Overall, this compact is in excellent condition. There are no nicks, dents, dings, rust or corrosion anywhere. The top, sides, bottom and interior are pristine. Other than the engraving, the haze and silver loss on the mirror and the lack of powder and rouge plates, this piece would be in near mint condition. The hinges and figure eight ball clasp are alligned and work as designed. The compact measures 2 1/4 inches square by 3/8 inch thick. The wrist chain is 10 inches in total length. It appears that this compact is rhodium plated resulting in the high polish both inside and out. A white organza pouch is included with this item.

This gorgeous 1920s Finberg Dance Compact would make an excellent addition to someone's collection of womens vanity items from that era, an eye catching display piece, or a treasured gift to a collector.

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