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The listing, Old vintage round container that is sterling silver. has ended.

This item is really old and dates back in the early 1900s. I don't know what it was used for but I don't have any use for it. And would like for someone to be able to have use for it.

Questions & Comments

It looks like a compact for powder but doubt it if it's only about two inches across. It's nice though.

Oct 30th, 2013 at 3:07:16 AM PDT by

they did make them that small they came in all kinds of shape and sizes back then and thanks for looking and fanning

Oct 30th, 2013 at 3:23:00 AM PDT by

Thanks for answering. Didn't know that. I thought it may have been for posies.

Oct 30th, 2013 at 9:03:17 AM PDT by

NO problem You have a wonderful day.

Oct 30th, 2013 at 2:26:20 PM PDT by

I believe that might have been a small compact for rouge. They didn't have blush in the old days. They used tiny compacts like yours with mirror and puff. The rouge was sometimes like cake powder and sometimes it was more creamy.

Oct 30th, 2013 at 6:42:23 PM PDT by

thanks for the information. It is so neat some of the things that they used back in the day. And the stuff was made a lot better than the stuff today.

Oct 30th, 2013 at 6:45:38 PM PDT by

I agree with Dianebernette332 it looks like the compact for posies

Nov 2nd, 2013 at 6:03:33 PM PDT by

watching and bidding, What size is this item? :-)

Oct 27th, 2013 at 6:40:16 PM PDT by

It is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide

Oct 27th, 2013 at 7:01:26 PM PDT by

I personally own several of these and the first ones I collected were actually tin, but this one is quite decorated and would most likely have belonged to a lady of more means.

Nov 2nd, 2013 at 5:07:38 PM PDT by

*It is not a powder box. Older women and tender women of the day kept lavender inside for when they were feeling faint. Sometimes the heat and the ladies clothing made them feel this way or of course, stress and the need for attention.

Nov 2nd, 2013 at 5:05:28 PM PDT by

watching

Nov 1st, 2013 at 11:40:29 PM PDT by

Love it, fanned and watching and bidding.

Nov 1st, 2013 at 7:15:01 PM PDT by

Thanks and Happy bidding.

Nov 1st, 2013 at 7:16:44 PM PDT by

Fanned you have to say One lucky winner is going to love this for this is a really nice item , but my Hubby says I don't need more old stuff my lost for Id so bid on this all I can say is Good luck to all and to the winner your getting a great item

Nov 1st, 2013 at 12:46:14 PM PDT by

Thank you it is pretty and the person winning this will be really happy with it.

Nov 1st, 2013 at 12:57:46 PM PDT by

f&w

Nov 1st, 2013 at 5:17:07 AM PDT by

Thanks

Nov 1st, 2013 at 7:12:36 AM PDT by

Nice Item! Best Of Luck To You And Happy Bidding To Everyone!!!

Oct 30th, 2013 at 7:22:37 PM PDT by

thanks

Oct 30th, 2013 at 7:25:26 PM PDT by

After looking at the pictures I might amend my above statement. I didn't know it was a two sided compact. The moon shape was where there was a mirror went and the little round slot under that was where a tiny puff went. There could have been a mirror on the other side, too. I collect compacts and I used to have one kind of like this. I'm no expert, I just like compacts and thought I could help.

Oct 30th, 2013 at 6:47:50 PM PDT by

No problem I am glad for all the help. that's what we are here for to help each other out and to help with the history on things that we are trying to figure out. You are a great person and thank you again.

Oct 30th, 2013 at 6:56:21 PM PDT by

thanks :-)

Oct 29th, 2013 at 10:27:45 AM PDT by

no Problem

Oct 29th, 2013 at 2:49:42 PM PDT by

such a pretty compact

Oct 28th, 2013 at 8:38:51 PM PDT by

It sure is and thank you.

Oct 29th, 2013 at 6:35:49 AM PDT by

Yes, it is a vintage compact for the ladies face powder. I notice that it looks to stones around the top, are any of the stones missing? Thank you, Already a fan, but watching this auction. :)

Oct 28th, 2013 at 6:36:03 PM PDT by

No there is no stones missing and you are very welcome. and thank you

Oct 28th, 2013 at 6:41:08 PM PDT by

appears to be silver plate on the top the plate looks to be wearing off still a very cool item watching and fanned

Oct 28th, 2013 at 12:12:39 PM PDT by

Thank you it is silver plated.

Oct 28th, 2013 at 2:10:28 PM PDT by

FYI~i believe it's a vintage ladies compact and there used to be a small mirror in the little circle with the 2 prongs, it would have had powder and a pouff inside also. Art deco design? i searched eBay and there are several similar, but no round ones with stones & this type decoration.

Oct 28th, 2013 at 1:09:20 AM PDT by

thanks that really helps i will look at them too

Oct 28th, 2013 at 2:22:35 AM PDT by

it would be very helpful to place a quarter or penny next to it when taking pictures. that would help us to have a frame of reference since you don't know if it's 1.5 or 2 inches. thanks

Oct 28th, 2013 at 12:54:45 AM PDT by

thanks for the hint. i will do that

Oct 28th, 2013 at 2:21:22 AM PDT by

Is it marked sterling or 925?

Oct 27th, 2013 at 6:47:38 PM PDT by

I have not looked at the mark yet. I will check and see. But I do know it is sterlin Silver.

Oct 27th, 2013 at 7:00:45 PM PDT by

Old vintage round container that is sterling silver. is in the Antiques category