Elizabeth Arden 1930s Brass and Enamel “Masquerade” Box chinese import not knowing exactly what it

not knowing exactly what it was

secured with wire loops along the handle

this ruler measures 12 inches long

and curiously

and the arms move freely and easily

Elizabeth Arden 1930s Brass and Enamel “Masquerade” Box chinese import not knowing exactly what itWhen I spotted this box, I though the design was pretty excellent, then I looked it up to find that others agreemade by Elizabeth Arden as a powder compact in the 1940s, it has been widely published and become something of an iconic design. Gilt brass with black enamel, and with a mirror on the inside lid. Pretty rare, these seem to be selling in the $200 $300 range, but as this one shows some loss to the enamel (looking a bit like a snaking trail of