In the 1920s, Volupte began and quickly became a modern and progressive  company known for their unique compacts, jewelry and cigarette cases.  Stars such as Rita Hayworth would advertise for them.  Now highly collectible, this compact is a great example of the workmanship and whimsy of Volupte.
 
A bronze round base helds a silver figure of a woman playing a guitar.  A freshwater pearl is used for her face and rhInestones adorn her dress. An extra surprise are the dangling small pearl beads that move when opening/closing the compact.  See video.
 
Brass, silver, rhinestone, pearl
3.75" diameter x .5"d
Original powder puff and screen still intact
Some original powder still inside