From online research I find this information about Elgin American Compacts: "In the 1940s, when the watch case business started to run into hard times, the Illinois Watch Case Company branched out into manufacturing cigarette cases and Lady's Compacts, using the "Elgin American" brand name. In the 1950s, all production was moved to Japan, which meant the "Elgin American" line was no longer made in America, let alone from Elgin".
That would mean this compact would be from the time frame of 1940s to 1950s.
This compact will take you back to the days of old Hollywood glamour. Goldtone in color and metal, it measures almost 4 inches across. There is no puff or sifter, but quite a bit of loose powder remains. There are no cracks or cuts in the mirror, it is just the very slightest bit hazy from powder that drifted onto it over the years. I did a quick cleaning with Windex, and that helped get the surface powder off, you may know something else to use on it. Having said that, I've seen brand new mirrors at the store that are hazier than this one.
The compact measures 4 inches across and has a floral and swirl design. There is a satin pouch.
In my photos you should be able to see the excellent condition. The next to last photo shows the amount of powder that remains.
The compact comes in a felt lined pouch that has the logo "Elgin American" on the front.
Buyer to pay USPS delivery charges of $7.29. Shipping is from Arizona.
I do combine shipping on multiple items purchased as long as all items will safely fit into a single box. However, my web host is not set up to calculate multiple item shipping costs. At checkout, you will be charged full shipping price on each item purchased and I will refund the appropriate amount of overpayment. If you are uncomfortable with that, you can send me an email with your zip code and stating which items you'll be purchasing and I'll calculate the correct combined shipping charges and send you a custom invoice.
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INTERNATIONAL PURCHASED: Sorry, I do not ship to locations outside of the United States.
All items in my listings come from either estate or garage sales. I do not know if they come from homes where smoking or pets were present. Unless otherwise stated, all items are sold in the same condition as when I obtained them.
