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What a wonderful present for your fiancee or wife - a vintage 1940s Elgin American
Love heart compact mirror.
In the mid 1940s the Illinois Watch Case Co subsidiary Elgin American produced a series
of heart shaped powder compacts aimed at the St Valentine's Day market.
This one must be one of the most collectible as it shows Cupid - the icon of St Valentine's Day seated & holding strings with winged hearts attached to them.
All around Cupid are the words "I love you" in eight different lanuages.
The ones I know are "I love you", "Je t'aime" (French) ,"Te amo" (Spanish), "Ich liebe dich"(German), "Ja cie kocham" (Polish). The background to all of this is brushed gold tone. It is a superbly well made compact & in very good condition considering it is over 70 years old. The lid lifts easily to reveal an excellent mirror with a teardrop shaped bezel. The inner lid is beatifully ornate & signed "Elgin American MADE IN U.S.A.
The base is brushed gold tone.
This powder compact measures 3".
Free gift box and handmade gift tag. Free worldwide tracked and insured shipping.
For UK orders we can guarantee next day delivery. Our US & Australian customers are receiving their purchases within ten days, with all other countries receiving items faster than this. European orders are reaching their destinations within five days.
Competition with valuable prizes - see the last image!
When you buy three or more listings, you will get a 10% discount off your entire order.
If you have any queries prior or post purchase please do not hesitate to contact us on the telephone contact number shown below.
Have you considered layaway? With a small deposit you will secure the item until you are ready to pay in full.
Click "View all stock from The Vintage Compact Shop" (at the bottom of this page) or if you can not see this click 'Home' on the top left hand side of this page to see our powder compacts, card cases, cigarette cases, sterling silver pill boxes & antique vanities, luxurious flapper dance purses, handbags & much more. Customers using mobile phones to view the items may have to double click to enlarge the images and text.
We also provide a free personal shopper service. If you are too busy to browse let us know your requirements and price range and we will personally select the finest variety of our stock to suit your specifications.
Each purchase will be shipped in a beautifully decorated gift box - If you would like us to print a message for your gift tag just ask.
We are also willing to offer customers advice on how specialists keep antiques in superb condition.
As experienced collectors we are uniquely placed to give you the history of your purchase.
Alternatively you may pay by bank transfer or reserve an item and send a check / cheque to us.
Please contact us for reservations or to discuss layaway options. We ship within 24 hours of cleared payment. We use tracked, insured priority shipping & have supplied fine collectibles to many hundreds of delighted customers all over the world.
If you need any advice please feel free to contact us using the form below or by phone.
You do not need a PayPal account to buy. To pay by debit/credit card just follow these steps
1. Please click on the 'Buy Securely' button.
2. This will open up a new window.
3. Look at the bottom of the page & you will see 'Pay with Debit or Credit
Card', click on it.
4. A new page will load with a form for you to add your name & address etc.
5. Once completed just click the blue 'Pay Now' button at the bottom.
Free worldwide tracked and insured shipping.
Please note that from December 2024 we will no longer ship to Germany or any other EU country.
SellerThe Vintage Compact Shop
View all stock from
The Vintage Compact Shop

Private dealer
By appointment only
Cheshire
Tel : 0789 6616374
Non UK callers : +44 789 6616374
Love heart compact mirror.
In the mid 1940s the Illinois Watch Case Co subsidiary Elgin American produced a series
of heart shaped powder compacts aimed at the St Valentine's Day market.
This one must be one of the most collectible as it shows Cupid - the icon of St Valentine's Day seated & holding strings with winged hearts attached to them.
All around Cupid are the words "I love you" in eight different lanuages.
The ones I know are "I love you", "Je t'aime" (French) ,"Te amo" (Spanish), "Ich liebe dich"(German), "Ja cie kocham" (Polish). The background to all of this is brushed gold tone. It is a superbly well made compact & in very good condition considering it is over 70 years old. The lid lifts easily to reveal an excellent mirror with a teardrop shaped bezel. The inner lid is beatifully ornate & signed "Elgin American MADE IN U.S.A.
The base is brushed gold tone.
This powder compact measures 3".
Free gift box and handmade gift tag. Free worldwide tracked and insured shipping.
For UK orders we can guarantee next day delivery. Our US & Australian customers are receiving their purchases within ten days, with all other countries receiving items faster than this. European orders are reaching their destinations within five days.
Competition with valuable prizes - see the last image!
When you buy three or more listings, you will get a 10% discount off your entire order.
If you have any queries prior or post purchase please do not hesitate to contact us on the telephone contact number shown below.
Have you considered layaway? With a small deposit you will secure the item until you are ready to pay in full.
Click "View all stock from The Vintage Compact Shop" (at the bottom of this page) or if you can not see this click 'Home' on the top left hand side of this page to see our powder compacts, card cases, cigarette cases, sterling silver pill boxes & antique vanities, luxurious flapper dance purses, handbags & much more. Customers using mobile phones to view the items may have to double click to enlarge the images and text.
We also provide a free personal shopper service. If you are too busy to browse let us know your requirements and price range and we will personally select the finest variety of our stock to suit your specifications.
Each purchase will be shipped in a beautifully decorated gift box - If you would like us to print a message for your gift tag just ask.
We are also willing to offer customers advice on how specialists keep antiques in superb condition.
As experienced collectors we are uniquely placed to give you the history of your purchase.
Alternatively you may pay by bank transfer or reserve an item and send a check / cheque to us.
Please contact us for reservations or to discuss layaway options. We ship within 24 hours of cleared payment. We use tracked, insured priority shipping & have supplied fine collectibles to many hundreds of delighted customers all over the world.
If you need any advice please feel free to contact us using the form below or by phone.
You do not need a PayPal account to buy. To pay by debit/credit card just follow these steps
1. Please click on the 'Buy Securely' button.
2. This will open up a new window.
3. Look at the bottom of the page & you will see 'Pay with Debit or Credit
Card', click on it.
4. A new page will load with a form for you to add your name & address etc.
5. Once completed just click the blue 'Pay Now' button at the bottom.
Free worldwide tracked and insured shipping.
Please note that from December 2024 we will no longer ship to Germany or any other EU country.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 20/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Sold. Price confidential.
DimensionsThis powder compact measures 3"wide.
Category Antique, Vintage Vanity and Fashion Accessories
Date 1940s
1940s Antiques Material Brass
Origin American
Condition Excellent
Item code as395a1577
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 20/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Sold. Price confidential.
Shipping information
We do not ship to Germany or any other EU country.
View all stock from
The Vintage Compact Shop


By appointment only
Cheshire
Tel : 0789 6616374
Non UK callers : +44 789 6616374
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