112g Elgin American Silver Plate Floral Compact
Updated September 18, 2026
| Lot number | 63 |
| Auction | Vintage Sterling Silver & Native American Jewelry 15 |
| Date | October 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Sphere Auctions LLC |
| Location | Denham Springs, Louisiana |
A vintage Elgin American silver-plated apple-form powder compact w/ gold-washed engraved floral bouquet decoration on the lid. The two-piece hinged clamshell case features a stylized apple/pear silhouette w/ notched stem cutout at the top and pointed base tab, both halves finished in silver plate w/ overall satin brushed texture. The lid displays a large hand-engraved gilt bouquet of stylized flowers, leaves, and Rococo scrollwork; the reverse remains plain silver-plate. Interior opens to reveal a round beveled mirror on one side and a gilt guilloche engine-turned wave-pattern powder well on the other, w/ a central plaque signed in cursive Elgin American / MADE IN U.S.A. Powder screen not present. Compact measures approx 3.34 in. width x 0.50 in. depth; weighs 112g. Shows moderate silver plate wear and tarnish w/ visible base-metal exposure on the reverse and edges; hinge and closure function; mirror intact w/ minor foxing; gilt engraving remains vivid. All items are sold as-is.
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