Vintage Leather Powder Compact Damascene Style Enamel Lid Vanity Compact Mirror Compact 1950s Vanity Accessory

A striking vintage powder compact featuring a richly detailed damascene-style enamel lid in warm tones of bronze, copper, black and gold. The intricate geometric and scrolling design creates a wonderfully decorative appearance, giving this compact an elegant continental feel that stands apart from more traditional floral examples.

The reverse is finished in dark brown leather, providing a luxurious contrast to the ornate enamel decoration. Opening the compact reveals the original mirror, powder well and removable sifter, allowing the craftsmanship and quality of the piece to be fully appreciated. The compact retains its original vintage character and displays beautifully both open and closed.

Compact mirrors such as this were once treasured handbag accessories, carried for daily touch-ups and carefully selected to complement a lady’s personal style. Today they remain highly sought after by collectors of vintage vanity accessories, powder compacts and mid-century fashion pieces.

The combination of the decorative enamel lid, leather-covered reverse and original interior fittings makes this a particularly attractive example. Whether displayed amongst a collection of vanity treasures or given as a thoughtful gift, it evokes the glamour of a more elegant age when even everyday accessories were designed to be beautiful.

The compact remains in good vintage condition with its original mirror and sifter present. The enamel decoration retains excellent visual appeal and the leather reverse remains attractive, showing gentle signs of age consistent with a genuine vintage piece.

Measurements:

Approx. 7.5 cm diameter
Approx. 2.95 inches diameter

A beautiful and distinctive vintage powder compact ready to be enjoyed or displayed.