September 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, September 25th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/25/2014
Marlene Dietrich personally owned Sleigh Bells compact by Coty from the early 1940's. Gold tone brass compact features six bells attached to a scalloped edge. Opens to a mirror and compartment featuring pressed powder on the right and blush on the left. Compact was designed for the cosmetics giant by Arthur R. Botham, with a patented element by William Shoemaker. This is among the last metal compacts Coty made before metal rationing during WWII. Measures 3.75'' x 3''. Powder section is empty, but the actual blush is still present as if never used. Mirror is detached and shows a small crack to the bottom near center, else compact is near fine. From the estate of Marlene Dietrich.
Marlene Dietrich Personally Owned Sleigh Bells Makeup Compact by Coty
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