Description :

An elegant curated ensemble of eight vintage silver-tone vanity and trinket pieces, ranging from the 1930s Art Deco era through late 20th-century designer perfume compacts. This diverse grouping includes collectible brands such as Estée Lauder, Avon, Goldette, and Richard Hudnut, alongside finely crafted artisan compacts. Each showcases detailed workmanship and design motifs reflecting its decade.

Set Includes:

Estée Lauder “Lucky Elephant” Solid Perfume Compact

Maker: Estée Lauder

Material: Silver-tone metal with enamel and crystal accents

Era: c. 1990s 

Condition: Light surface wear, hinge tight, interior clean

Collecting Note: A highly collectible Estée Lauder figural compact—part of the brand’s limited edition solid perfume series, cherished for whimsical sculptural forms.

Goldette Porcelain Peacock Locket Pendant

Maker: Goldette, New York

Material: Metal with porcelain insert

Era: c. 1960s–1970s  

Collecting Note: Goldette’s porcelain lockets are admired for merging vintage charm with fine ceramic artistry—a standout vanity pendant or necklace piece.

Richard Hudnut “Marvelous” Art Deco Rouge Compact

Maker: Richard Hudnut Material: Silver-plated metal

Era: c. 1930s 

Collecting Note: A classic pre-war compact by one of America’s earliest cosmetic houses, celebrated for its bold geometric design.

Avon Silver-Tone Perfume Locket with Black Faceted Stone

Maker: Avon

Material: Silver-tone metal, glass

Era: c. 1970s–1980s

Collecting Note: Popular in Avon’s fashion jewelry lines, combining Gothic-inspired detailing with functional perfume storage.

Silver-Plated Book-Form Vesta Case / Match Holder

Material: Silver-plated brass Era: c. 1930s–1950s

Collecting Note: A clever novelty form reflecting Victorian-to-midcentury gentleman’s accessories—often carried as match or pill holders.

Estée Lauder Heart Compact

Maker: Estée Lauder

Material: Silver-tone metal Era: c. 1990s

Condition: Mild surface wear, interior clean

Collecting Note: A romantic companion piece to Lauder’s collectible solids line—compact and elegantly sculpted.

Woven-Knot Perfume Compact

Maker: Unmarked; likely Evans or Rex 5th Avenue

Material: Pewter-tone alloy

Era: c. 1940s–1950s

Collecting Note: Midcentury vanity design emphasizing texture and durability—rarely found with original cosmetic still intact.

Engraved Pill or Snuff Box

Maker: Unmarked

Material: Silver-tone metal

Era: Early-to-mid 20th century

Collecting Note: Minimalist in design, versatile in use—an elegant accessory from an era when small containers were both practical and ornamental.

Dimensions:

Range: approximately 1.25"–2.75" 

Why It’s Special:

A beautifully assembled collection showcasing 50 years of compact and perfume design evolution—from 1930s Art Deco refinement to the glamorous Estée Lauder collector era. Each piece embodies the artistry of vanity culture in its time.