A collection of vintage vanity items featuring diverse decorative styles and forms. The assortment includes a square gilt metal effect compact with a sunburst engine-turned design radiating from a central circular cartouche; a circular compact with an ivory-toned lid decorated with a delicate polychrome transfer of wildflowers; and a large circular brass? compact featuring an intricate embossed star and leaf pattern across the entire surface. Also present is a rectangular white metal box? decorated with an ornate black scrolling foliate damask print; an oval pill box? with a domed porcelain lid featuring a polychrome floral bouquet of roses; a square white metal compact with a central circular enamelled floral insert; and a small rectangular compact with a black fabric lid featuring a petite point floral spray. The interiors typically contain mirrors and powder wells, constructed from various base metals including brass and silver-toned alloys. There are no legible maker marks or signatures present on the exterior surfaces of the items.
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