A friend came over last night and was asking about this Evans compact which I won off ebay for just under $14 which reminded me it hadn't made an appearance on my blog. Evans became of the pronounced manufacturers of very early powder compacts. During the 1920s and 1930s they produced countless coloured advertisements of their variety of the new in thing for every lady to have when it came to powder and her beauty regime. Their 1930s range can be easy to spot by several key features. Firstly they are often very small, have a guilloche design upon the top and have a meshed bottom. This meshed bottom hangs separate to the white lining of the powder pan. This added mesh detailing adds an extra level of glamour, a shimmer and sense of moment for the 1930s lady.
However a lot of these compacts often end up as assumed Evans products due to few of these compacts actually having any brand markings upon the actual casing. The only reference produced is the tiny circular puff, which luckily this compact still has. While there's a couple of marks around the edges both on the top and the bottom, for entering it's 8th decade it's fairing pretty well and is now one of the oldest compacts in my collection. I can only hope I can say the same about myself if I see that age.
The colour of that compact is beautiful and the meshed base is something I've never seen before. What a lovely thing to own. x
ReplyDeleteThank you, the blue of the top really sets off the little flower I find.
DeleteI've never seen a compact with a meshed/chainmail type bottom before - you learn something every day! The blue on the lid is incredible, so vivid!
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Yeah there's a few of them out there but again it's more of an American thing with regards to compacts. They were often on the older compacts too so there's less chance of finding them because of their age. I love the sense of movement and shine that the mesh bottom adds.
DeleteThis is beautiful! :) Amazing price too x
ReplyDeleteYeah for how old it is and it's condition it was a steal on the price! Why eBay can get so addictive!
Deletethe compact is so beautiful! x
ReplyDeleteBeing so small it's really delicate which makes it a favourite for sure!
DeleteSuch a beautiful compact and so unusual too, it must be amazing owning something so old yet in such good condition xxx
ReplyDeleteIn fact its in a better condition then some of my "newer" ones, it's funny how they age.
Deletethis is so fabulous! i love vintage makeup, it's so fabulous to look at and learn about
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I find it so much more glam then the through away make up containers we have today.
DeleteWhat a beautiful compact! My favourite of yours to date I think that I've seen.
ReplyDeleteOff topic, but in response to your comment on my blog - I found a store downtown here with a huge selection of british chocolate - including double deckers! I'm not a huge fan so didn't get one, but reminded me when I saw your comment! Mmm :) x
I think i've seen then once but they were charging way over the odds for one. And as much as I love them I don't really want to spend loads on their choccie goodness!!
DeleteWow that's gorgeous!! That blue is so pretty! I can't wait for this tag sale/antique mall season...I'll keep my eye out for compacts because they are truly beautiful! =)
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wow... 80 years old? It's beautiful, Rachael!
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that is such a stunning find! x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. One of my favourites of yours that I've seen!
ReplyDeleteIt has so many beautiful details what a score. I'm a sucker for mesh items at the moment. xx
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