Compact, Powder Case, and Coin Dispenser

Creator S. Cottle & Co.

Accession number 84.158A-B

Unique identifier MNY64217

Description Compact with attached powder case and coin dispenser. Large rectangular compact with rounded corners has three separate compartments on the interior: mirrored compartment that holds moneyclip attached to lid of compact, notepad, and mechanical pencil; compartment for blush with powder puff on base of compact; third compartment next to blush compartment is empty. Circular powder case engraved with floral and scroll motif holds residual face powder, mirror, and powder puff. Coin dispenser engraved with floral motif, two slots for dimes and nickels at opposite ends held inplace by interior spring. Inscription: Engraved on cover of compact in script: LDG. Mark: Marked on base of coin dispenser: [device] STERLING 30. Marked on interior compartment lid of third compartment (rubbed): 23 / W STERLING / 743. Marked on interior lid of blush compartment, interior of mirror compartment, and lid of compact: 23. Marked on pencil: STERLING.

Dated 1877-1920

Object Type coin holder, compact, makeup case, powder puff

Inscription / technical details LDG (Lillian Diana Gish)

Physical dimensions H: 4 in. W: 3 in.

Medium sterling silver

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

Add to cart

Select usage

How will the image be used?