Vintage Compact Purse 1950s Volupte Compact Purse Powder Compact Mirror Compact Lipstick and Comb Compact order Cigarette Case Moire Travel Case

This item is a circa 1950s Volupte Compact Purse including Powder, Mirror, Lipstick, Comb and Cigarette Compartments in Very Good Condition. A black moire travel case is included. On the outside, the top has a shiny silver finish pyramid on which is mounted an Art Deco design encrusted with rhinestones. The remaining top field has a satin silver tone finish. All four sides are a shiny silver finish. The bottom has a satin silver finish. Inside, the upper side has a glass mirror that is in perfect condition and two clips that hold the original clear comb. The lower section consists of a cigarette or currency and change compartment on the left side. The right side houses a lipstick tube and a covered loose powder compartment with the original sifter net and hallmarked powder puff. The cover door to the powder well is hallmarked "VOLUPTE" in the center. Overall, this order compact purse is in very good condition. On the top, there are several age related scuff marks; and one rhinestone is missing at the top right position. The bottom exhibits age related scuffing. The interior is in very good to excellent condition with only a few very minor scuff marks on the two compartment doors. The lipstick holder has some original lipstick remaining which has melted, which is typical for a holder this old. The hinges, clasps and holder bar top are all alligned and work properly. The black moire travel case is in very good to excellent condition with no rips, tears or fraying. It also has a snap shut outside pocket for currency. The purse measures 4 1/4 inches across by 3 1/8 inches deep by 3/4 inch thick. Given its hefty weight of 12 oz., the shipping charges have been adjusted accordingly.

This 1950s Volupte Compact Purse would make an excellent addition to someone's collection of Mid Century womens vanity items, a gorgeous display piece, or a thoughtful gift to a collector.

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