need info on antique make-up compact please

[ThisNThat]

I've had this for awhile, and can't even remember where it came from. It measures 2in across, and opens on both sides. One side is blush, and the other is powder. The cloth parts to apply them are still there, and most of the powder and blush is still there, but you can tell it's been used. Anyone have an idea of whether it's made out of real gold (the edges), or if the top is silver?? (I know it's hard to tell from a pic......) Any idea of how old it is, or how much it's worth?? Thanks!!

[icedgold10]

Clara inspired makeup line  fashioned after actress Clara Bow.  Here is a Maybelline ad for it.  Probably worth around $30-$35.  Not real gold.  1930's -1940's.

[ThisNThat]

Clara inspired makeup line  fashioned after actress Clara Bow.  Here is a Maybelline ad for it.  Probably worth around $30-$35.  Not real gold.  1930's -1940's.

So did the Clara engraving come with the compact?? I thought it looked like somebody added it later.

That's very interesting, thanks! It's worth more than I thought.......

[icedgold10]

That is a factory mark and it looks raised not engraved.  Very common in the cosmetic industry.  Not a high end brand.  If you were talking Chanel, Estee Lauder or Bobbi Brown they may go to the extent of engraving.  A vintage Chanel compact can get some big money.