Description :

A beautifully varied selection of seven vintage and mid-20th-century vanity pieces spanning mid-20th-century American awards, European compacts, Himalayan artisan work, and novelty miniatures. Each piece offers decorative charm, historical context, and market appeal.

Turquoise Inlaid Dome Trinket Box

• Design: Dome-shaped brass with tiered lid; turquoise cabochons in circular and vertical bands

• Origin: Likely Nepalese or Tibetan

• Dimensions: 2.5" × 2.5"

• Style Notes: Traditional Himalayan craftsmanship; used for incense, keepsakes, or valuables

  
  

Rhinestone Pavé Egg Pillbox

• Design: Gold-tone egg form with turquoise and clear rhinestones in pavé setting

• Dimensions: 2.25" long

• Style Notes: Fabergé-inspired mid-century collectible; ideal for pills or jewelry

  
  

Avon “Honor Award” Jeweled Pillbox (1966)

• Design: Circular gold-tone with multicolored rhinestone starburst

• Mark: “Honor Award – President’s Campaign 1966”

• Dimensions: 1.75" diameter

• Style Notes: Avon award piece; designed for perfume solids or pills

  
  

Cameo Compact (Two Women and Dove)

• Design: Oval gold-tone with black-ground cameo; fitted mirror

• Dimensions: 2" × 1.75"

• Style Notes: Symbolic of love and serenity; classic 1950s–60s powder compact

  
  

🔹 E – Blue Cameo Avon Perfume Locket (1966)

• Design: Oval gold-tone with twisted rope border; Wedgwood-style blue cameo

• Mark: “Honor Award 1966”

• Dimensions: 1.75" tall

• Style Notes: Worn as jewelry; filled with solid perfume; elegant mid-century design

  
  

Paquette Horse-Head Basket Pillbox

• Design: Miniature Nantucket-style basket with ivory-tone horse plaque

• Mark: ©Paquette

• Dimensions: 1" wide

• Style Notes: Whimsical equestrian vanity piece from 1970s Paquette Jewelry Co.

  
  

Hand-Painted Porcelain Compact (Rococo Couple Scene)

• Design: Circular gilt metal with pierced laurel border; hand-painted porcelain plaque

• Dimensions: 2.75" diameter

• Style Notes: Continental-style; reminiscent of Limoges or Dresden portrait compacts