✅ SOLVED For the Girls !I Think!

[Texas Kid]

I think I need a little help from the girls to ID this item. Found on an old dust bowl era farmstead! I think it is a makeup=kit for the ladies ,but not sure.Help me out gals! This item has a little selection dial. I took pics in each mode and then with the dial removed. The bottom compartment still had a hint of red makeup of some kind, I think! The little ring at the top is embossed or scrolled with a floral design. IT would be interesting to know what era and it's real function

 

[nhbenz]

From what I can see of the outside of the case it looks Art Deco to me, 1920's-30's.
as to the function, I can't say I've seen a rouge compact with those innards... So here's someone else's speculation: Vintage Antique Snuff Tobacco Pendant Kit Grinding Wheel Make Up Compact Silver | eBay

 

[calisdad]

Not sure but I'm thinking pocket hand warmer.

 

[Texas Kid]

I'm going to wait until I get a few more responses just to make sure,but I think you hit the nail on the head! I sure thought bit might have been a combination piece to handle tobacco also! Looks very simular to that e-bay link you sent ! Thanks a million ! The Kid

 

[longcut]

The seller on ebay said they did not know what it was either , they were just guessing also ...... very interesting find !!!!

 

[nhbenz]

This one seems more sure of their description, which is quite different than the other one... And seems to make more sense: Vintage Elginite EAM Vanity Compact Guilloche Enamel Elgin C 1930s from bridgepast on Ruby Lane
If Breezie sees this thread she's going to laugh at how dumb I am about these things.

 

[doublet2a]

I found what I thought was a compact with the same insides..

Tim

 

[Breezie]

This one seems more sure of their description, which is quite different than the other one... And seems to make more sense: Vintage Elginite EAM Vanity Compact Guilloche Enamel Elgin C 1930s from bridgepast on Ruby Lane If Breezie sees this thread she's going to laugh at how dumb I am about these things.

LOL Benz, no, I'm not laughing . . . but I would be laughing if I thought you knew more than you should about LADIES makeup!

Yes, it is a ladies Art Deco era compact. The one TexasKid found has a space for 'loose' face powder and a tube of lipstick. The wheel portion turned to prevent the power from coming out until needed. The pic of Benz compact (Ruby Lane) has a place for rouge as well as powder and lipstick.

Very neat find
Breezie

 

[Texas Kid]

well if I can figure out how to mark this solved I think I will!! Thanks for everyone's help. I'm satisfied on the ID of this piece! Thanks to all!! The Kid