We’re selling a wonderful group of vintage compacts, fresh from local collector. This listing features one of the more rare compacts in the shape of a mailed envelope. Only similar one I could find sold at Christies in 2011 for over $2700. We are opening ours at a fraction of that price.You can find the similar one sold by Christies by searching for “POUDRIER SOUVENIR DE L’EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE PARIS 1937.” 
“Madame, Un Souvenir de l’Exposition Internationale, Paris 1937” is written in French on the front, along with what appears to be an original 1937 authentic postmarked stamp that has been sealed in upper right hand corner. Back has a facsimile of a wax seal on an envelope with the number 1937 embossed.
- Closes all the way, but will not stay closed and clasped. Cream color enamel has some marks and irregularities around the borders but nothing that seriously detracts. Mild wear to the lettering.
- Stamped “M.I. Austria” on the inside
- Powder residue remains, and original screen is very good condition. Mirror has some mild mottling but is intact and original to 1937.
- Measures 3″ x 2-1/2″
- VERY interesting addition to a serious compact collection.
Please look at all of our vintage compacts in our ebay store connectibles.