A stunning mid-century powder compact featuring an iridescent mother-of-pearl mosaic top with a hidden miniature clock at the center.
This piece feels like something straight from a glamorous 1950s vanity table. The luminous mother-of-pearl panels shift beautifully in the light with soft pink, green, and silver tones, contrasted by a warm gold-tone frame and interior.
What makes this compact especially unique is its hidden clock design. The mirror lifts upward to reveal the clock beneath, and the clock itself can also pop outward from the interior compartment—a beautifully intricate detail rarely seen in vanity pieces today.
Inside, the compact features:
a built-in mirror
powder compartment
gold-tone etched interior
hidden pop-up clock mechanism
The piece shows age-related wear and patina consistent with vintage use, adding character and history to the compact.
Details:
Vintage mid-century powder compact
Likely 1940s–1950s
Mother-of-pearl mosaic exterior
Gold-tone metal interior
Hidden miniature clock feature
Lift-up mirror and pop-out clock mechanism
Powder compartment included
An elegant and highly collectible vanity piece from the golden age of glamour and compact design.
