Lipstick holders started to gain popularity around 1915 and by the Art Deco era were extremely popular with the “Flappers”. They often form part of a set with compacts.
Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco lipstick holders including a French holder by Cartier and a lipstick combined with a watch.
CARTIER: A RARE ART DECO FRENCH SILVER DOUBLE LIPSTICK HOLDER signed ‘Cartier Paris,’ numbered S1164, also a previous cancelled number, with maker’s lozenge and guarantee marks Tubular ribbed form, hinged caps to each end with yellow metal hinges, with a lapis and coral ribbed spherical handles working a rotating mechanism, length 9.9cm, weight 94gms.
Sold for £ 2,250 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2018
AN ART DECO ENAMEL LIPSTICK HOLDER Of cylindrical form, with black and red geometric pattern and stepped terminals, circa 1935, French marks for gold, 5.2cm long, Van Cleef & Arpels case No.23475
Sold for GBP 875 at Christie’s in 2012
Art Deco Gold, Platinum, Enamel, Black Onyx and Diamond Compact and Lipstick Holder, Janesich, France 18 kt., octagonal polished gold compact & lipstick holder each accented with black & blue floral enamel borders, the interior with mirror & compartment, platinum & 4 rose-cut diamonds on the thumbpiece, signed Janesich, with maker’s mark & French assay marks, no. 5414, c. 1925, ap. 85.8 dwts gross. Measuring ap. 5 1/2 x 5/8 inches.
Sold for $4,375 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2019
Art Deco Signed 14k Cartier Ladies Lipstick with Watch
Having a long rectangular body, one side opens up to reveal a watch, signed “Cartier”, other side opens to reveal a lipstick holder, serial number 20026, good condition
Sold for $1,400 at Treasureseeker Auctions LLC in 2020
