Rare Finds and Unusual Beauties

Vintage Compacts, Cuff Links, Watches, Belt Buckles, Purses, Perfume Bottles, Tie Bars, Dress Clips and more.

Vintage S.T. DuPont Unisex Laque de Chine Watch with 18KT gold plated case. Oval face marked “S.T DuPont/Paris.” The sides of the case are also marked S.T. DuPont Paris, Laque de Chine and a serial # 731AG52. The original watch strap is a dark brown crocodile and is in very good condition. It is marked Croco Veritable and S.T. DuPont Paris along with the DuPont logo from the early 1980's. The dial is Lacquer on wood MOVEMENT: Swiss Quartz. This watch keeps time,was just cleaned and has a new battery. These are very collectible watches and the oval face is rarer than the tank styles. See other views A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I - Circa 1980's

Size: face - 28x24mm

This is an early enamel floral box made by the Bilston and Battersea Company from England. It is a lovely peach color with a traditional English floral design by Halcyon Days in London. The box is hinged and is in perfect condition. There is a charcoal etching of flowers inside the lid. Bilston & Battersea Enamels began designing boxes in 1968 based on those made in Georgian times. The name of Bilston & Battersea was soon established as a manufacturer of prestigious, luxury, enamel items collected around the world. In 1980, the company's name was changed to Halcyon Days Enamels. The beautiful little enamel boxes have become extremely collectible.
See some other views - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Circa 1970's

Size: 1½ inches

Fabulous Glass Perfume Bottle with a Hummingbird Stopper.  Beautiful perfume or scent bottle with a Lalique style frosted stopper of a hummingbird.  Excellent vintage condition. It is unsigned. See another view.

Size: 3½ x3 inches (including stopper)

Vintage powder compact made by Richard Hudnut of New York. It has an Art Deco Design with navy & green enameled squares in a geometric pattern. It measures 3 ½" long, 2 ¼" down.The mirror is in perfect condition and the powder puff is still inside. The sides of the top & bottom are beveled, so when closed looks very deco. Richard Hudnut definitely stands out as one the most favorite compact manufacturers. Glamourous, sophisticated, high-end compacts with gorgeous details. Hudnut cosmetics and perfumes first appeared in New York City in 1880. He's widely considered the first American to have a major impact in the cosmetics field, entering the market six years before the California Perfume Company, now Avon. Before these two major players appeared on the scene, American women exclusively used fragrances imported from Europe. This Art Deco Ladies Compact is signed Richard Hudnut New York on the back. There are minimal surface scratches as to be expected and a small flaw on the back. See some other views -1, 2 , 3, 4, 5.

Size: 3½ x 2¼ inches

Vintage powder compact made by Zell Fifth Avenue. It is has a fabulous and colorful confetti design on the top. The back is gold with a fluted pattern. See the back. It is in perfect shape and still the powder screen. The powder puff has the Zell logo on it, there is a little discoloration to the puff. The mirror is intact and in great shape. See some other views - 1, 2 , 3

Size: 2 x 3 inches

Vintage powder compact made by Flair Fifth Avenue. It is has a lovely Lucite top that is faux mother of pearl on a bright gold case. It has its original screen and powder puff. It is empty and doesn't look like it was ever used. The mirror is intact and in perfect shape. See some other views - 1, 2. See the back.

Size: 2 ½ x 3 inches

This is a lovely vintage personal, purse ash tray. Every fashionable woman who smoked needed one of these. The square case is gold tone in a weave design with a small handle. It looks like it was rarely used. The case would also be perfect to hold pills, buttons, coins or any small object. It works perfectly and is in excellent condition. See the inside.

Size: 1½" x 1½"inches

Here is a lovely set of four hand painted porcelain buttons or studs. These beautiful oval buttons have pale blue and white flowers painted on them and are framed with a gilt border. Each hand painted button shows slight artist variations. One of the buttons has a hairline crack, but it is still very stable. Overall they have survived in very good condition with minimal paint loss. Sold as a set of 4. See a close up, See another view, See the back. Circa 1880.

Size: Approx. 1 ¼ " x 1"

Keep your engagement, wedding and decorative rings safe on this stunning crystal Round Ring Holder, which features a central spike for holding rings, and a round, ridged tray for storing necklaces or earrings. An elegant addition to any desk or vanity. The condition is mint, there are no chips, cracks, stains or damage of any kind. It still has the Waterford sticker on the top. See view A, B.

Size: Length: 5.25 inches - Width: 5.3 inches

This is a wonderful carrot or relish dish made by The Potting Shed in Massachusetts. It is a blue and white pottery crackle ware dish. The piece is a Dedham Pottery reproduction that was handcrafted and painted with the cutest bunnies decorating it. This dish is design D29. Width: 6 inches Length:12 inches. It is in excellent condition. Signed PDA 98 USA D29. See other views A, B, C, D, E. Circa 1998

Size: 6 x 12 inches

Vintage powder compact made by the Japanese Company Nacon. It has a lovely floral design in a silver tone background. The front has a dark patina that is made to look like older silver that is a little tarnished and pitted. There is a paper label on the back. See the back. It has a mirror in the lid that is in excellent condition. It still has the original powder puff and some powder is remaining. See the inside and some other views - 1, 2 The compact is in very good condition and the lid closes tightly. Circa 1970's

Size: 3 inches

This is a beautiful tin labeled Canco, made by the American Can Company. This art deco tin was made in the 1920's and is one of a series the company made of movie stars. This one has a lovely portrait of silent movie star, Betty Compson. The artist was Henry Clive. The tin is in very good condition. There are some light scratches on the top, but the picture looks wonderful. There are no dints,dings, or rust, but some scratches on the sides and bottom and chipping on the inside edge. Please look at all the pictures. It is in much better shape than most of these tins that I have seen. It will be a wonderful addition to you collection. This tin measures 5 inches in diameter and is 2 1/2 inches high. See some other views - 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5.

Vintage powder compact made by the Stratton company from England. It is a gleaming metallic blue with with a floral design. The back is gold with a beautiful machined design of stars. See the back. (there is a small dent in the back cover) Otherwise its in perfect shape and still has some powder inside. It has an off white soft fabric pouch. See some other views - 1, 2 , 3

Size: 3 inches

Vintage powder compact made by Lucien Lelong of Paris. It is a fabulous mix of three colors of brushed metals. It has a wonderful Art Deco design of the on the front. The back has the same brushed metal finish. See the back. It has a reflective metal mirror in the lid that is in excellent condition. It still has the original powder puff and some powder is remaining. See the inside and some other views - 1, 2 , 3 The compact is in excellent condition and the lid closes tightly. It is really a great find.

Size: 4 x 2 ¾ inches

Fabulous Murano, Italy Art Glass Encased Perfume Bottle.  Large, Handmade perfume or scent bottle with matching stopper. It has beautiful layers of colored glass in a modernistic style. It is a large heavy glass piece that would make a lovely display piece. The outside layer of glass is clear with a slight yellowish tint. The inside layers are pink, purple and navy blue.  Excellent vintage condition. It is unsigned. See additional pictures A, B, C, D

Size: 6½ x3½ inches (including stopper)
Weighs: 2¾ lbs

World War I Army US Corp of Engineers Brass Compass by Taylor. This compass was designed for the Corps of Engineers in the 1st World War era. It is engraved on the outside "U.S.C.E." (United States Corp of Engineers). It is marked in the center of the face "Taylor", the compass is made by Taylor of Rochester NY. Designed like a pocket watch case, pressing the stem opens the case and the hinge works well and closes tightly. Raised glass with a copper band surrounding the glass border. The bar needle works fluidly. All of the numbers and increments are clear. Case is in good condition in original untouched patina, there is some age spots on rim. No scratches, chips or cracks to the glass.

See other views A, B, C, D

Size: 1 ¾" in diameter

An absolutely stunning antique English Victorian butterfly wing hair pin or ornament. The Victorians used actual butterfly wings to make this piece and it is rare to find a piece that is still intact after all these years. The colors of the butterfly wings are a deep, and sumptuous blue. There is a red glass center in the flower. The pin is composed of an unknown metal and is in untouched condition.

Size: 1 ½ x 5 ½ inches

Fabulous and rare money bank figurine designed by Danish born, Bjorn Wiinblad. The bank is an abstract rocking horse from Rosenthal's Studio Line. Wiinblad is a high profile artist, designer and ceramist that is regarded as one of the most imaginative and versatile of our time. He started designing for Rosenthal in the late 1960's. His figurines are extremely collectible. This piece is signed Handgemacht, which means hand made. It is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. The lock mechanism works well and a key is included.
Width: 14,3 cm / 5.6 inches Height: 17 cm / 6.7 inches
Signed with: Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal, Studio-linie, Germany See other views A, B, C, D

Size: 41mm diameter x 17mm thick

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