Antique Compact Cases

This compact would have been the absolute height of sophistication in Victorian society in the 1860’s to 1880’s The case or cover is Shagreen which as I’m sure you are aware is shar...

Early 20th century Art Déco metal and black enamel compact vanity case with mirror and lipstick holder, France By: unknown Material: metal, enamel Technique: cast, molded, enameled,...

Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 40.7 grams Measurement: 2.5 inch long, .25inch depth Condition: Excellent

The piece features turned side posts carved to imitate bamboo canes, framing a compact case with two upper drawers over a pair of paneled cupboard doors.

The lid of this compact case is inlaid with mother of pearl, decorsated with carefully weaved through seed pearls.

An early 19th century French oak cupboard of smaller proportions having two doors opening to a shelved interior, the doors of shaped raised panel construction and the whole on cabrio...

Their output included compacts, vanity cases, lighters, and cigarette cases, all celebrated for combining modern mechanical innovation with the sleek aesthetics of Art Deco design.

Circa 1910 Elegant and compact Arts & Crafts 3 tiered bookshelf with subtle workmanship and clean lines in dark, quarter sawn solid oak. Ideal for a small space/nook.

Art Deco ladies compact circa 1910-1919 from Carter, Gough and Co. Notepad and pencil compartment behind the mirror. Extra fine engraving and detail work. 1 sapphire approx total ...

Finely crafted with black enamel over 18k yellow and rose gold, Round cut Diamonds on the opening mechanism, and a mirror. Signed by Cartier Circa 1920s 1 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 9/16 inch

This exquisite 1950s vintage compact box, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, showcases the exceptional artistry of its era. Its exterior is intricately adorned with a rare fabric-effe...

This is a beautiful compact solid oak Welsh dresser from the early 20th century.

Compact countertop display case constructed in richly toned mahogany with rounded brass corner caps and vertical supports.

Elizabeth II English sterling silver and enamel mirror compact, an addition to our ornamental equestrian silverware collection. The subtly convex anterior surface is embellished with...

Charming petite 19th century French vanity table in warm polished wood, raised on slender tapered legs with a shaped stretcher base. The compact case opens to reveal a fitted interio...

A Charming Glimpse into Early 20th-Century Beauty and Craftsmanship Step back in time with this Antique Art Deco Rouge Compact, marked “Belais 14K White Gold Front”, showcasing a st...

This exceptional quality powder compact was imported by H C Freedman Ltd of Birmingham in 1914. The box is impressed on the inside with the makers mark, the date letter for 1914, 92...

This compact chest was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It features a handle on top, making it easy to carry or reposition as needed. The aged patina of the wood highlights i...

This is a beautifully crafted Art Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This stunning engraved and monogrammed compact opens to reveal a sterling silver interior ...

Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch Solid birch body, partly ebonized. Drawer front with ebonized knobs. Lockable base cabinet with shel...

This rare -- perhaps unique -- enameled cigarette case or compact features a cartouche with a kneeling Egyptian figure surrounded by symbols and hieroglyphics on its lid, all in tone...

Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co.

Substantial oak flat file cabinet with six uniform shallow drawers, designed for storing large-format documents, blueprints, or prints in a compact, accessible footprint. The case is...

An early-20th-century ring presentation box retailed by Pickford & Co, goldsmiths, jewellers and watchmakers of 243 Old Street, London E.C. The compact square case is covered in...

By the 1930s and 1940s, Elgin American expanded into fine ladies’ compacts, cigarette cases, vanity sets, and accessories, becoming one of the premier American producers of luxury me...

ANTIQUE VANITY CASE/COMPACT A beautiful and good-quality piece made from silver, which has been enamelled on the exterior to imitate malachite.

19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case Charming portable sundial from the 19th century, housed in its original wooden case.

19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case Charming portable sundial from the 19th century, housed in its original wooden case.

Charming 19th-century portable sundial, housed in a finely turned wooden case. This compact and elegant scientific instrument reflects the craftsmanship and precision of 19th-century...

The piece bears a “900” silver hallmark, indicating a high silver content typical of quality Austrian workmanship of the period. Compact yet visually striking, the case measures app...

Of compact rectangular form, the case is fitted with a recessed brass carrying handle to the lid, brass name plate, original lock and key, and a fitted lower drawer.

Art Deco 18k gold vanity cosmetic case, including a compact, lipstick and additional small compartment.

This exquisite vestacase was created in Europe in the 1880s. The compact rectangular case is worked in silver, elaborately decorated with niello work, depicting acanthus-like leaves ...

Its compact 14mm case creates an elegant profile on the wrist, complemented by a Speidel stretch bracelet.

The pavé-set design creates a continuous field of brilliance across the watch and bracelet, reflecting the geometric refinement associated with the period. Its compact 15mm case give...

The piece bears London import marks dating to the early 1900s, a period when wristwatches began to emerge as personal and decorative objects, evolving from traditional pocket watches...

The use of tortoiseshell, always reserved for higher grade examples, adds a depth and richness rarely found in more common cases. Compact, yet highly decorative, this is a classic ex...

The well proportioned compact ebonized inverted bell-top case has a brass carrying handle with pierced wood frets to the front and rear doors.

This charming antique box dates to the late 19th century and is a Victorian-era travel kit with sewing and grooming tools, also known as an etui or nécessaire. The compact travel cas...

The box’s distinctive domed form, sometimes referred to in period sources as a "French bonnet" or "valise top," suggests a functional hybrid between a gentleman’s portable document c...