MINT 1939 Golden Gate Expo Girey Compact Camera Style Makeup Vanity Case w Box For Sale

MINT 1939 Golden Gate Expo Girey Compact Camera Style Makeup Vanity Case w Box. STUNNING UNUSED MINT CONDITION 1939 GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION COMPACT BY GIREY — WITH ORIGINAL BOXUp for sale or buy-it-now is an extraordinary, investment-grade piece of World’s Fair history: an authentic1939 Golden Gate International Exposition camera-style vanity compact, manufactured byGirey, Inc.This rare historical survivor is in pristine, unused "New Old Stock" condition and includes its highly elusive original factory cardboard box.Designed to mimic a 1930s vest-pocket folding camera, pressing the bottom corner push-button instantly releases a spring-loaded lid to reveal a full-length vanity mirror and a beautifully organized dual-compartment makeup interior.Design & Visual Highlights:

• Front Panel Art:Features a gorgeous, reverse-painted screen depicting the iconicTower of the Sun, the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, and a setting sun over green waves. The backdrop is entirely inlaid with vibrant, highly reflectivegold glitterthat catches light beautifully.
• The Case Body:Trimming the top, bottom, and reverse side is a striking, deeply striatedgrey and white pearlescent celluloidpanels (faux mother-of-pearl) enclosed in a brilliant, polished chrome-tone metal frame.
• The Interior:Features a shallow tray for rouge and a lower, spring-loaded trapdoor compartment for loose face powder. The powder door is sharply stamped with the officialGirey family crestlogo.

Condition Report:

• Overall State:Mint / Unused / Flawless.This piece has spent the last 85+ years safely stored away in its original box and has never been used with cosmetics.
• Mechanical Functionality:Operates flawlessly. The spring-loaded hinge pops open crisp and sharp at the press of the button, and the latch snaps securely closed.
• Cosmetics & Material:The reverse-painted glitter panel is 100% complete with zero flaking, fading, or bubbling. The faux mother-of-pearl celluloid is entirely free of chips, shrinkage, warping, or cracking. The interior metal and mirror are bright and crystal clear.
• The Original Box:Included and fully intact. Shows light, honest age-related edge wear/scuffing as expected for thin 1930s cardboard, but the deep blue graphic, text, and structure remain completely sound and legible.