Uniquely shaped vintage compact is shaped like a woman's left hand, with bracelets at the wrist and a sparkling ring on her fourth finger. Compact is matte and shiny brass with a white metal and rhinestone "ring" decoration. Press clasp. Measures...
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Uniquely shaped vintage compact is shaped like a woman's left hand, with bracelets at the wrist and a sparkling ring on her fourth finger. Compact is matte and shiny brass with a white metal and rhinestone "ring" decoration. Press clasp. Measures 4.5"L x 2"D x .75"T. Lid lifts up to reveal an oval mirror with beveled edge. Base reads "Volupté U.S.A." on hinged cover with pinch clasp. Cover opens left to allow access to empty powder compartment with stamped patent number. Historical Background Known for their ladies' compacts with unusual designs, Volupté, founded in 1926 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is also famous for their line of hand-shaped compacts called "Golden Gestures" produced in 1946. See less
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Original: $2,125.00