Featured Powder compact - any value?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Roshan Ko, Sep 5, 2019.

  1. Roshan Ko

    Roshan Ko Well-Known Member

    Hi Everyone

    This was found in one of the drawers. There are some other items as well which would fall in this category.
    I have 2 questions, are there vintage/old items collectible or do they have any value?

    We are downsizing and would want to know whether to try and sell them or just trash them. Trash may be a harsh word - but there doesn't seem to be any other option available.

    See attached the compact pictures. Its a Rolly. Will attach more pictures of other make up/ vanity items i located.

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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

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  4. Roshan Ko

    Roshan Ko Well-Known Member

    Thanks @Bronwen

    the first one seems to be in fabulous condition as well. Cant say the same for what i own.
     
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Great colour though, love that blue.
     
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  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    That'll sell, the colour is good. Here, in that condition, about twenty dollars ish.
     
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Maybe Roshan is in Britain too?
     
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  8. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    We'd not use the word trash like that. ;)
     
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  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    You're right.:)
     
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  10. Roshan Ko

    Roshan Ko Well-Known Member

    found 2 more.

    Any idea as to what these ones are?

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  11. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    First one is a 1950s/60s travelling vanity set. Not huge value, maybe the twenty dollar range again.

    Second is a very nice minaudiere compact with a triptych style mirror. The mirrors look a bit worn, yes? If it had a fancy lid, then more money, but I'd think fifty or so.
     
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  12. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    There are definitely collectors of vintage compacts & vanity items. The items you have shown us so far are not trash, although the value of most will be modest. Only you know whether the money you might get for them makes it worth it for you to go to the bother of selling them. If not, still think some charity shop would be happy to have them.
     
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