Two Altered Visions
Mid Century compact with inlayed mother of pearl - Elgin American - 03
Opalescent mother of pearl tiles are inlayed across the top of this elegant 1950’s Elgin American compact. A Nouveau style pattern adorns the band of metal that wraps around the mother of pearl squares. The compact opens to reveal an ornate inset for a powder pad, with the company’s logo stamped in the center. This inset flips open by pressing a small button providing a spot for holding powder, or whatever else you’d like to use it for.
It appears that the original mirror may have been replaced, but I am not positive, and the compact closes tight, but the latch can be somewhat finicky. Overall the compact is in nice vintage condition, with only some minor abrasions on the back. This beautiful vintage compact measures 3” in diameter.
Mid Century compact with inlayed mother of pearl - Elgin American - 03
Opalescent mother of pearl tiles are inlayed across the top of this elegant 1950’s Elgin American compact. A Nouveau style pattern adorns the band of metal that wraps around the mother of pearl squares. The compact opens to reveal an ornate inset for a powder pad, with the company’s logo stamped in the center. This inset flips open by pressing a small button providing a spot for holding powder, or whatever else you’d like to use it for.
It appears that the original mirror may have been replaced, but I am not positive, and the compact closes tight, but the latch can be somewhat finicky. Overall the compact is in nice vintage condition, with only some minor abrasions on the back. This beautiful vintage compact measures 3” in diameter.