Gold compacts are some of the most desirable and collectible compacts. Designers such as Cartier and Tiffany & Co have made some exquisite gold compacts. Below are some examples of compacts made from gold including gem-set compacts.
A diamond compact 14k gold; gross weight approximately: 96 grams; dimensions: 2 3/4 x 2 1/8in.; no. 6855, with maker’s mark
Sold for US$ 2,422 (£ 1,844) inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2019
SAPPHIRE POWDER COMPACT Calibré-cut sapphires, cabochon sapphire, 18K gold (750), French marks, gross weight: 134.38 g, no. 62673, in its pouch
Sold for EUR 9,375 at Christie’s in 2019
Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Compact, Tiffany & Co. 14 kt., one square-cut sapphire, 4 old European-cut diamonds ap. .30 ct., interior with mirror, powder puff with gold handle & powder, gold chain & ring, signed Tiffany & Co., ap. 26.8 dwts. gross.
Sold for $1,375 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2019
A STRIKING DIAMOND, EMERALD AND JADE SET 18ct GOLD AND ENAMEL LADY’S COMPACT IN THE ART DECO TASTE, the gold with London import marks for 1929, of rectangular form, the hinged cover opening between twin bands of diamond points and set with a domed jade panel between twin bands of three baguette cut diamonds, further set with two bands of calibre emeralds flanked by lines of round brilliant-cut diamonds, all against a ground of black enamel, stamped marks. 8cm by 4.75cm, 136 grams
Sold for £3,600 at Elstob & Elstob in 2019
Gem set and diamond powder compact, 1960s Of rectangular checked pattern design, the thumbpiece set with engraved rubies and emerald, highlighted by brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds, opening to reveal a mirror and a powder compartment, measuring approximately 80 x 66 x 10mm, French assay marks for 18 carat gold, maker’s mark, gross weight 146.55 grams.
Sold for 4,000 EUR at Sotheby’s in 2019
Cartier 14 karat gold compact with oval cabochon ruby, approximately .63 carats, 91 grams, 1/2″h x 3 1/2″w x 2 1/8″d, together with accompanying appraisal
Sold for $2,200 at Wiederseim Associates, Inc in 2019
