This vintage Max Factor “Creme Puff” compact is a mid-20th-century collectible that doubles as both a portable makeup container and a statement pendant necklace. Produced mainly between the 1950s and 1970s, it is designed to resemble a classic pocket watch, with a front cameo crafted from molded resin or glass depicting a traditional female profile against a reddish-brown background. The gold-toned frame is intricately decorated with floral or scrolling filigree and finished with a decorative winding stem. Inside, the compact contains a small mirror and a shallow well for solid powder, and the compact can be removed and replaced, making it practical as well as collectible. This particular piece comes with a makeup blush insert, enhancing its function as both a vanity accessory and a piece of mid-century jewelry. Elegant, wearable, and highly sought after by collectors, it perfectly captures mid-century glamour and charm.
