Vintage 1930s Eastern Star Compact Gainsborough, Octagonal Blush, Make up, Vanity Beauty, with issues
Vintage 1930s Eastern Star Compact Gainsborough, Octagonal Blush, Make up, Vanity Beauty, with issues
ERA: True vintage item from the 1930s
MEASUREMENTS: 2 inches across
MATERIAL: metal, rhinestones
MAKER'S MARK: 'Gainsborough'
Small octagonal gold metal compact with floral design around the mother of pearl-like circle. Eastern Star symbol with tiny colored rhinestones. Inside is a round mirror that lifts to reveal blush. On the bottom is a section for face powder with make up pad.
CONDITION: Good condition with obvious wear. Tarnished on top and bottom with dark spots. When you open the compact, the mirror section falls down because the hinge that should hold it in place is broken. The blush also falls out. Sold old powder in the bottom. The finish on the inside has pitting and wear.