Antique MMR Morris Mann & Reilly Ensemble Vanity Compact Celluloid Art Deco 20s For Sale

Antique MMR Morris Mann & Reilly Ensemble Vanity Compact Celluloid Art Deco 20s
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Antique MMR Morris Mann & Reilly Ensemble Vanity Compact Celluloid Art Deco 20s:
$249.50

Antique MMR Morris Mann & Reilly Ensemble Vanity Compact Celluloid Art Deco 20s

M.M.R. Morris, Mann & Reilly “Ensemble Vanity” case, sold as “The New Parisienne Case” and marked “Pat. 4. 6. 26.” Art Deco design from the 1920s.
Extremely rare collectible compact purse, coin-holder, hand painted Bakelite front insert with inset rhinestones.
Celluloid front is a floral display with inset faux diamonds, vertical lines, and tiny buds in pinks and greens on a pale yellow background.
All original rhinestones are present—some are slightly discolored, see pictures.
The back is golden brass and has a sunburst engraved design pattern, along with a leaf border around the edges.
Original chain with no kinks or observable repairs.
Measures approximately 5” x 4” x 1”
The chain is double looped at 12” as shown; or single at approximately 24” long. All components and compartments work with no issues. Purse shows the slightest gap on the left side when it\'s closed. Otherwise there\'s no dings, dents, or bends in any of the metalwork.
The mirror is original—there appears to be either a sizing issue or a small shard missing from the top right corner. Please see pictures. There is also a scratch to the silvering.
There are two push coin holders; dime-size, nickel-size. Both springs are sturdy and not sprung.
There are 3 compartments additionally;
The larger is a powder compact for face powder-it has a “tap-sift” to powder a puff. One is for rouge, and still retains some of the cake. Third is clean and empty. All lids close cleanly with no hinge issues.Compact opens and closes smoothly with no catches.Beautiful example of a rare and hard-to-find Art Deco Necessary Compact. Others available are in worse condition at a higher price than the starting offer.

I will only ship this via Priority Mail with Insurance.



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