Vintage Black Moulded Plastic (Bakelite) Powder Compact with Gold Floral Button 6.5cm

A beautifully sculptural vintage powder compact, measuring approximately 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm (2.56 x 2.56 inches), with a bold domed silhouette and elegant black-and-gold contrast that feels unmistakably of its era.

The case is formed from black moulded plastic, which could be Bakelite or another early plastic softly contoured and gently domed, with a smooth satin sheen that catches the light beautifully. At the centre sits a delicate gilt floral button detail — a small decorative focal point that adds just the right amount of ornament without overpowering the clean, confident lines of the piece.

The compact opens to a gilt-toned interior fitted with mirror and powder well, complete with sifter. The hinge operates smoothly and the compact closes securely. There are no maker’s marks present, which is consistent with many design-led compacts produced for department stores and chemists.

This is a piece that sells on presence rather than name — understated, stylish, and quietly glamorous. You can easily imagine it tucked into a structured handbag, brought out in a softly lit powder room, or resting on a dressing table among glass perfume bottles and evening gloves.

A classic vanity piece with atmosphere, character, and timeless appeal.