Vintage Compact Estee Lauder Zodiac Aries Rare Collectable This rare & very collectable compact is made like a piece of fine jewelry! This limited edition piece from Estee Lauder is made of a very rich matte finished gold tone metal that shines like real gold. This is the Aries compact which features the golden head of a Ram with elegant spiraling horns. This is a graceful art deco inspire design sculpted in deep relief & accented with two sparkling Austrian crystals! This is a high quality heavy weight piece has a push button clasp closure & a mirror inside the cover. This piece is signed Estee Lauder inside the base. The base is refillable but currently filled with the original presses powder & is signed Estee Lauder on the base next to the powder well. The back of the compact is brush gold with the Lucidity Translucent Pressed Powder Label. This comes in its original blue velvet pouch marked ESTEE LAUDER. Featured on page 216 in the book Vintage & Vogue Ladies Compacts Identification & Value Guide Second edition by Roselyn Gerson. Measures 3 x 2 1/2 x 5/8" deep. This piece is in good vintage condition with only a bit of finish wear to the matte gold finish on the cover. The powder inside is partially used.please see all photos. Estee Lauder is known for their limited edition collectable compacts that are launch with high anticipation every year, this stunning piece from 1996 is one of the among their beautiful designs!" Vintage Compact Estee Lauder Zodiac Aries Rare Collectable