c. 1950 -1960. In very good condition with movable (and removable) arms, torso and round, weighted base. Note that the base plate has paint loss and there are a few paint chips missing on the entire form - easily repainted! ...click for details
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I have had this lunch box for nearly 15 years. I LOVE the graphics -- how about those sunglasses!
Sorry. No thermos.
The lunch box is in pretty good condition: light rubbing to the rolled edges, some rust on the interior that can be cleaned away, but I never did it, and one unfortunate scratch just below the tail of the airplane on the back ...click for details
Size: 8 - 10; Color: off-white with white lace accent trim
American commercial manufacture with hand done details (probably added by the original owner). Without damage except for a small rust spot on one of the ribbons on the veil
The fabric seems to be jersey (I am thinking jersey because there is a little stretch to the fabric, but I am no ...click for details
Measuring 3 1/2"x1 1/2" (just the body of the compact) and 14" long including the tassel and wrist strap, this is a lovely example of a dance compact: meant to be worn on the wrist as a decorative object and, of course, a necessity! It has one interior compartment filled with a feather puff. The other compartment would have held either rouge or face powder. The original mirror is in good condition and, most especially, the compact is complete with the slide on the wrist ribbon ...click for details
Measuring 2 1/4" in diameter with a total depth of 7/8", this is a wonderful example of the lush 1930's style of design sometimes called Louis XIV. The compact is made of brass with rhinestone gems. The photo is original to the piece as I got it, but can easily be changed. The side of the compact has an overall machined design. The top is three dimensionally filagreed. The compact mirror appears to be original and is bevelled. There are no damages or repairs to the compact.
