Markhill Appraisal

Markhill Mother-of-Pearl Vanity Set

This is a vintage-style vanity set comprising three distinct items, each presented in its own custom-fit purple velvet pouch embroidered with 'Markhill' in gold script. The set includes a rectangular lipstick holder, a compact mirror, and a small perfume bottle with an accompanying miniature funnel. All three primary items feature an elegant mother-of-pearl (or possibly lucite simulating mother-of-pearl) facade with geometric, possibly Art Deco-inspired, embossed or carved patterns. The material is iridescent, reflecting light with subtle shifts in color, predominantly white and cream tones. The lipstick holder is rectangular, elongated, with a gold-tone metallic base and top, likely brass or gilt metal, showing some minor wear or tarnishing consistent with age. The compact mirror is rectangular, larger than the other two items, and has a similar mother-of-pearl patterned top. Inside the compact, a small, faded orange booklet labeled 'Elgin American' is visible, suggesting a potential collaboration or accessory from another brand, or simply an item stored within. The perfume bottle is a small, squat rectangular vessel with a gold-tone metallic screw-top cap and the same mother-of-pearl patterning on its sides. It comes with a tiny plastic funnel for refilling. The purple velvet pouches exhibit some light wear, but the gold embroidery remains clear. The overall aesthetic suggests a mid-20th-century style, possibly 1940s-1960s, a period popular for such coordinated vanity accessories. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, typical of mass-produced yet stylish items from that era. There are no significant signs of damage such as cracks or chips on the mother-of-pearl, only minor surface wear expected from use and age.