Antique Enamel Powder Compact Romantic Lovers Scene Silver Gilt c1920s

Description

View Antique Enamel Powder Compact Romantic Lovers Scene Silver Gilt c1920s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The sides and back display engraved scrollwork, adding texture and visual depth to the overall design. Antique condition consistent with age and use. Interior mirror is present with typical age-related spotting. This antique powder compact dates to the early 20th century, circa 1920s to early 1930s, and features a finely executed enamel miniature depicting a romantic pastoral lovers scene in the style of 18th-century Rococo art. The scene shows a seated couple beneath a tree in a countryside setting, rendered in vivid colors with detailed figures and landscape elements typical of decorative enamel work from this period. The compact is formed in an ornate scalloped shape and finished in silver gilt or gilt-tone metal. The front is embellished with blue enamel panels and raised scrolling foliate decoration that frames the central painted scene. The sides and back display engraved scrollwork, adding texture and visual depth to the overall design. The interior contains its original mirror and a fitted powder compartment with a pink puff and lining, reflecting the functional vanity use these compacts were designed for. Pieces of this type were fashionable accessories in the early 20th century, valued for combining practical use with fine decorative craftsmanship, and are now sought after by collectors of antique compacts and vintage vanity items. ⸻ Measurements Approximate width: 3 inches ⸻ Condition Antique condition consistent with age and use. Enamel artwork remains intact. Metal surfaces show age-appropriate patina and wear. Interior mirror is present with typical age-related spotting. Powder puff and lining show wear consistent with age. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Vanity, Perfume & Shaving › Compacts › Pre-1930.

Time Period Manufactured

Pre-1930