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Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut

Name: Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut
Brand: Richard Hudnut
Price: 628.54 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (115 reviews)

About the Item

For your consideration is this virtually mint condition Art Deco ladies combination compact dating to 1928. This is a classic Art Deco Richard Hudnut Le Debut Cloisonné Powder, Rouge and Mirror Compact and is an absolute delight in every aspect and genuinely has appears never to have been used. This compact features a pretty pea green enamel lid with gold and black accents; the back of the compact has a spider web machine-tooled finish to accent the octagonal shape of the compact. The case opens to a rouge compartment with a mirror in the lid that is behind a gold toned Art Deco decorated cover. The loose powder compartment is in the lower section of the compact; and it has a hinged and latched recessed door to hold a puff. This feature was a later addition to the initial solid powder product release of 1924 and has the patent date stamped on the underside of the hinged door reflecting an issue date of 1928. The original rouge is in untouched condition and still shows the embossed name Le Debut while the loose powder well is empty. Inside it is hallmarked "Le Debut", "Richard Hudnut" on the Art Deco mirror frame. All hinges and the clasp work perfectly. Comes with an original gold tone chain. Bio Around 1880, a small pharmacy was opened in New York city and sold perfumes, cosmetics and assorted toiletries. Richard Hudnut, the son of the proprietor of the shop, became the first American selling luxury perfume presentations, (though some of these were created in France) in an elegant shop which was directly influenced by the French and European perfumeries. Richard Hudnut’s legacy is based on his creation of perfumery and cosmetics of notable quality, which were presented in distinctively decorated, and packaged containers. These beautiful and artful containers made Richard Hudnut perfumes and cosmetics still very collectable today.

Creator:

Richard Hudnut (Retailer)

Dimensions:

Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Diameter: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)

Style:

Art Deco (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Chrome,Enamel

Place of Origin:

North America

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1928

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Devon, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2447312380983

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Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut

By Richard Hudnut

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this excellent condition Art Deco ladies combination compact dating to 1928. This is a classic Art Deco Richard Hudnut Le Debut Cloisonné Powder, Rouge and Mirror Compact and is an absolute delight in every aspect and genuinely has appears never to have been used. This compact features a black enamel lid with cream dotted accents; the back of the compact has a spider web machine-tooled finish to accent the octagonal shape of the compact. The case opens to a rouge compartment with a mirror in the lid that is behind a gold toned Art Deco decorated cover. The loose powder compartment is in the lower section of the compact; and it has a hinged and latched recessed door to hold a puff. This feature was a later addition to the initial solid powder product release of 1924 and has the patent date stamped on the underside of the hinged door reflecting an issue date of 1928. The original rouge is in untouched condition and still shows the embossed name Le Debut while the loose powder well is empty. Inside it is hallmarked "Le Debut", "Richard Hudnut" on the Art Deco mirror frame...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Chrome