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The listing, antique compact metal purse; opens on both sides has ended.

before there were wristlets for all our neccessities (lipstick, powder, brush, money, etc.) they had these back in the day

Questions & Comments

Could you please rate the condition on a 1-10 scale or describe any obvious flaws please? also, do you know the maker of this? Looks lovely!

Apr 21st, 2014 at 3:27:52 PM PDT by

WoW! tough question.... only because now i'm a little overcautious about cleaning anything antique (if you take a look at my current old brass bell auction and read the comments, you'll see why this is)
as it looks right now is:
never been used (like the powder applicator thingy you apply to face is in new condition, the lipstick holder has not had anything in it, etc.) there are maybe 2 or 3 small, very LIGHT, super fine, hairline scratches seen through a jewelers loop on the inside on top of the powder compartment; aside of that i don't see any other flaws inside. the outside has a couple of darker spots on the metal if you look up close that appear to be tarnish and could come out w/cleaner but i'm not going to try because apparently tarnish increases value, according to people on my bell auction, but i only see a few.
overall, i, personally, would rate this as a very high 8 or low 9, especially considering it's age. but i'm not an expert
hope this helps

Apr 25th, 2014 at 5:29:10 AM PDT by

This is Great f&w

Apr 20th, 2014 at 12:18:03 PM PDT by

thanks samm

Apr 20th, 2014 at 1:29:52 PM PDT by

would you consider GIN?

Apr 20th, 2014 at 3:10:14 PM PDT by

i'm sorry... by the time i checked these comments, it was too late :o(

Apr 25th, 2014 at 4:00:36 AM PDT by

What is the handle made of? Please & thank you.

Apr 21st, 2014 at 6:10:42 PM PDT by

ummm.... idk if it's brass but it's in a chain form (kinda like a necklace)

Apr 25th, 2014 at 5:00:33 AM PDT by

beautiful...fanned and watching

Apr 22nd, 2014 at 5:52:41 AM PDT by

thank you for your comment. this is really neat... i was, originally, going to keep it but i know i won't ever actually use it and since i've been trying very hard to "un-clutter" my life (lol) i decided to release it into the listia world

Apr 25th, 2014 at 3:57:46 AM PDT by

fanned and watching :-)

Apr 22nd, 2014 at 11:38:45 AM PDT by

thank you ann bradley

Apr 25th, 2014 at 3:42:50 AM PDT by

Thanks for the Answers!

Apr 25th, 2014 at 12:10:00 PM PDT by

I actually collect these sweet purses. Most know these as dance purses and as you can imagine, it was easily carried while you danced so that you were never without your necessities. Also you had some money in the case if you got ditched or stranded somewhere and you could get home. This one looks by the pictures to be in excellent condition and have all but the pressed powder and lipstick. One thing I do find curious is it doesn't seem to have a mirror. Did it when you found it or did you not take a picture of the other side? Because both sides should open. I would like to see a picture of the mirror please. f & W

Apr 25th, 2014 at 3:35:22 PM PDT by

Sorry, the pics wouldn't come up when I said it earlier in the last comment. I do believe the mirror is gone in this one. I have the same exact one and it is made by ZELL of NYC.

Apr 25th, 2014 at 3:37:57 PM PDT by