Antique and collectible history / vintage compact mirrors

Rare Vintage Maravilla Powder Compacts

Rare Vintage Maravilla Powder Compacts

The Spanish word maravilla means wonderful! 

The lid decoration of this vintage compact is indeed rather wonderful. 

This compact measures 4 inches diameter and weighs 167.9 grams. We have never seen another one just like this! Although we have very little information which relates directly to the maker of this splendid vanity, we do know that this accessory was crafted in Spain as part of the luxury goods trade & it is steeped in the history of Spanish damascene ware. 

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Vintage Stratton Brand Presentation Boxes And Puffs

Vintage Stratton Brand Presentation Boxes And Puffs

Sometimes we see listings where the merchant states that the Stratton compact is presented in the original box. On occasions these Stratton brand vanities date to the 1950s and the “original box” dates to the 1980s! 

The following information has been compiled to show the wide variety of Stratton brand presentation boxes and puffs.

However, this brand was so long lived this may not be a complete guide. 

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Dennison Watch Case Company Vanity Box Patent

A Brief History Of Vogue Vanities And The Dennison Watch Case Company

We found patents and entries in The Chemist And Druggist trade journal which help to explain a timeline of this business. These sources also provide the link between Vogue Vanities and the Dennison Watch Case Company.
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