Foster & Bailey powder and rouge compact

Date

• 1920-1929

Summary

• Foster & Bailey Art Deco powder and rouge compact. This compact is octagonal with a sterling silver case and trim. There is light blue guilloche with enameling on the lid in addition to the white sides and back. The lid enameling in red, green yellow and black is suggestive of oranges, cherries and flower motifs that are reminiscent of stained glass windows. The gold foil over the powder basin says, "Chicago, Illinois Distributors, Marcelle," and is stamped "F&B Sterling." Measures 2 1/4" in diameter.