Vintage Lourdes Souvenir Powder Compact | Red Enamel ND Basilica Design, Gold Tone
Charming vintage Lourdes souvenir powder compact with a rich red enamel lid. The top features a detailed gold illustration of the Basilica at Lourdes, framed by a laurel wreath with tiny red accents and the initials “ND” beneath a crown – a lovely devotional or travel keepsake.
The sides are ribbed gold tone metal and the base is plain. Inside is a clear mirror and a smooth gold tone powder well (no puff or sifter), so it can be used with your own pressed powder or simply as a pretty handbag mirror.
Measurements
Diameter: approx. 7 cm (about 2.75 in)
Details
Origin: Likely French souvenir (Lourdes)
Finish: Red enamel lid with gold basilica and wreath design, gold tone metal case
Interior: Mirror and empty powder well
Condition
Vintage pre‑owned condition
Compact opens and closes securely
Mirror bright with light age‑related marks
Enamel shows some light surface wear and tiny marks under close inspection
Metal casing has small dings and general wear consistent with age – please see photos for close‑ups
Perfect for
Collectors of religious or Lourdes memorabilia
Display on a vintage dressing table
Use as a compact mirror or to hold pressed powder
Will be carefully wrapped and posted from the UK. Please check all photos and measurements and feel free to ask if you’d like any extra details or pictures.