I'm a lucky girl in having a guy that has an amazing eye for finding compacts. He often finds ones that are different, rare or plain lovely. He became a regularly in a store near us in metropolitan Detroit and I've been told he pretty much brought everyone they had so we went for a visit back in January. While there was a lot of pill boxes there was only this powder compact to be had, so of course it had to come home with us. Its a rather small [2 x 3 inch] yet sturdy golden brushed fabric like coated compact.
Opening it up reveals a bright golden metal colour with the brand mark EMRICH marked under the mirror. As a brand EMRICH is rather hard to investigate, only after having a great look around the compact did I see the marking of "Germany" on the underside of the opening clasp. A google search reveals suggestions of a possible manufacture in West Germany yet no details of age or manufacturing history exists, at least not online.For now this is another mystery compact.
This is lovely, I love the pattern on it!
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The pattern is all raised, it's lush and so small.
Deleteoooh how I love a good mystery! It's such a beautiful find!
ReplyDeleteMost of mine keep turning out to be mysteries which can be a little infuriating but nice all the same!
DeleteGorgeous, so stylish and understated.
ReplyDeleteVery much so, it's simplicity actually made me walk past it the first time but on second looking it had to be coming home with us.
DeleteIt is a really beautiful compact - lovely!
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Wow! I love this compact so lovely :) Makes mine look really boring lol.
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I'm sure it doesn't!
DeleteHoly man that is SO gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the mystery feel about it, you have such an intriguing collection and this one sits perfectly in your collection. Such a gorgeous compact xxx
ReplyDeleteMy collection is certainly getting varied!
DeleteThis is so beautiful! Lucky you!!
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That's a really pretty compact :) I love the gold patterned detail
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Its such a lovely design isn't it, especially love the brushed effect tat it has too.
DeleteOh wow, this is so pretty! I was in a vintage shop the other day that had all sorts of stuff and I looked for compacts...not because I'm a collector or anything, but you've made me interested!
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