BULLET LIPSTICK TUBE???

By stlkjs5, 20 May, 2013
Description


Canister is in the form of a bullet. It has a 4 cm. green glass tube with a 3 cm. bullet top an a small turnable bullet bottom. One the bottom it has the writings "Irresistible" MEDIUM" Made in U.S.A" and "Jersey City, NJ" Any information or value about this piece whether it is new or old would be helpful.

Thanks,

Kevin S.

Category
Jewelry and Gemstones
Medium
Glass and metal
Distinguishing marks
Jersey City, Irresistible
Made in U.S.A, Medium
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
1.5 cm width
6 cm length
Date Period
none
Weight
unknown
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
found it
For Sale?
No
Photos

Lovejoy

11 years 8 months ago

It's in the form of a shotgun shell, but not made from one. Novelty pieces like this generally postdate the 1940's and are hard to value . They appeal mainly to specialty niche market of vintage clothing and accessories. here is a link for you:

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/vintage-lipstick-holder

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