Lot #35: Rare Art Deco Volupté Vanity Set: Enamel Powder & Dual Lip Color Compacts

This sophisticated two-piece auction lot features a set of Art Deco-style makeup compacts from the premier mid-century American maker, Volupté. Crafted with sleek black enamel, polished gold-tone brass, and gem rhinestone accents, these pieces embody the "Hollywood Glamour" that defined the brand's luxury vanity accessories in the 1940s and 1950s. Lot Contents: Art Deco Square Powder Compact: A classic, geometric powder case finished in deep jet-black enamel. The center features a raised gold-tone Volupté emblem. The interior includes its original mirror and a hinged powder well designed for loose or pressed powder. Art Deco Rectangular Dual Lip Palette: A rare and highly collectible slim-form compact designed for the "on-the-go" woman. This piece features two dedicated slots for different lip colors or eye shadow, allowing for custom mixing or day-to-night transitions. It is accented with a central sapphire-colored gemstone and brilliant rhinestone filigree, adding a touch of high-jewelry aesthetic to a functional makeup tool. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The enamel remains smooth and lustrous, and the mechanical hinges and clasps are fully functional. Some rhinestones missing. The interior mirrors are clear with minimal age-related silvering. Collector's Value: Volupté is renowned for dominating the "carryall" and novelty compact market. A set featuring both a standard powder compact and a specialized dual-lip palette is a significant find for serious vintage beauty collectors Contact [email protected] for pick up related questions. Pickup category timeslot {A}