Richard Hudnut "Deauvile" Art Deco Faces Black & Red Chrome Compact, C1930

How fabulous is this ? can't be mistaken for any other era can it. This is an early 1930's Art Deco chrome Powder compact case by Richard Hudnut. The lid features a very distinctive Art Deco profile of two faces in green and cream enamel on a chrome back ground with wavey lines to one side. The back is engine turned decorative design. Still has some caked powder inside. Originating from the US this compact is in great vintage condition and a true delight. Also has an attached lipstick holder, this often is missing. Overall condition is way above average, there are some very light surface scratches which is to be expected. The enamel is excellent and free from chips, the chrome is very bright and clean and has no pitting or tarnishing. Rare colourway. FREE UK DELIVERY

Bio

Richard Hudnut died at Juan-les-Pins, France, at the age of 73 (June 2, 1855 – October 30, 1928)

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.

The Richard Hudnut business was then acquired by William R. Warner & Co which, in 1955, became the Warner-Lambert Pharmaceuticals Co., which was later acquired by Parke-Davis in 1970, which, in turn, was merged into Pfizer in 2000.

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