VTG 1930s Finberg Mfg Co FMCO Guilloché Tango Case Powder Rouge Compact Lipstick for Sale

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VTG 1930s Finberg Mfg Co FMCO Guilloché Tango Case Powder Rouge Compact Lipstick For Sale

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VTG 1930s Finberg Mfg Co FMCO Guilloché Tango Case Powder Rouge Compact Lipstick:
$324.99

For your consideration is this vintage compact with attached suspended lipstick produced by Finberg Manufacturing Company. According to Collecting Vintage Compacts, FMCO began making vanity cases around 1925 and continued until about 1937. Following suit of other high end compact makers of the time, Finberg produced more expensive guilloché enameled cases. This case is marked with the initials "FMCO". The compact and lipstick tube are both fully enameled over elegant engine-turned designs, called guilloché. The compact has their signature "Attleboro Rose" motif. The compact has a compartment with a closure for loose powder, the original power puff (I steamed cleaned it), Charmanté "Rosebud" rouge (I wrapped the compact in foil), a half-moon-shaped mirror, and the faceplate that holds the mirror and rouge in place. The lipstick tube still contains the original bright red lip stain. The tube is difficult to pull open and does show some finish wear. The "Tango Case", as they are now referred to by collectors, fits into its original hot pink box and has the original sticker that reads "HAND PAINTED AND BROCADED". The octagonal shaped compact measures 2.1 inches long x 2.1 inches wide x 0.4 inches high. The lipstick tube measures 0.4 inches in diameter x 2 inches long. The chain that attaches each piece together measures 1.9 inches long. The original case measures 3.8 inches long x 3.2 inches wide x 0.8 inches high. An absolute beautiful piece of fashion history.