Description:
Case and compact weigh approximately 226.5 grams
Compact weighs approximately 99.1 grams
Case weighs approximately 121.8 grams
Compact measures about 2 ¾” by 2 ¼”
Case measures about 4 ¼” by 3 ¾”
Marked “Elgin American”
Marked Made in USA”
Sterling silver vermeil
Marked “Sterling”
Tan compact sock
Red case
Very good condition We are pleased to offer these beautiful Sterling silver vermeil vintage lady’s powder compact with case.
The case and compact together weigh approximately 226.5 grams. The case alone weighs approximately 221.8 grams, and the compact weighs approximately 99.1 grams. The compact measures about 4 ¼” by 3 ¾”, while the compact measures about 2 ¾” by 2 ¼”. The case and compact are marked “Elgin American”, and the case is also marked “Made in USA” and “Sterling”. It is made of sterling silver vermeil (See below) and has a beautiful flower and swirls pattern etched in the cover of the compact.
When it is opened there is a mirror that shows its age and has speckles in it, but it is still very reflective. There is another lid that has a tiny flower and stripes motif similar to wallpaper. Push the little tab on the right and it pops open to reveal the powder compartment. The Elgin American company is located in Elgin, IL, and began in 1887. They specialized in powder compact cases, often decorated with guilloche enamel.
Although women don’t usually carry powder compacts these days, this beautiful compact would be perfect for carrying bare minerals powdered mineral make-ups. This piece is vintage from the 1960s and has a ding and a couple of small scratches on the back. It is in very good condition with the imperfect mirror and the back of the compact, but excellent condition for a vintage item.
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Vermeil
Vermeil (pronounced vur-MAY), also known as silver gilt, is a combination of sterling silver, gold, and other precious metals. It is commonly used as a component in jewelry. A typical example is sterling silver coated with 14-carat gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold must also be at least 10-carat and be at least 1.5 micrometers thick. Sterling silver covered with another metal cannot be called vermeil.
Sterling silver
Sterling silver is a white and highly reflective precious metal. Sterling refers to silver that is 92.5 percent pure, which should be stamped on the metal as Sterling, 925, or .925, sometimes accompanied by the initials of the designer or country of origin as a hallmark.
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