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Art Deco Two Faces Ladies Powder Compact by Richard Hudnut, C1930
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Art Deco Two Faces Ladies Powder Compact by Richard Hudnut, C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
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How fabulous is this ? can't be mistaken for any other era can it. This is an early 1930's Art Deco domed pendant vanity case by Richard Hudnut. The lid features a very distinctive Art Deco profile of two faces in red and black enamel on a chrome back ground with wavey lines to one side. Still has some caked powder inside. Originating from the US this compact is in great vintage condition and a true delight.

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Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Powder Compact to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 08398083
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Maker's name Richard Hudnut stamped around the mirror bezel: recorded American cosmetic design.
Stylised profiles in gloss enamel: classic high Art Deco geometric styling.
Wavy engine-turned reeding on the reverse: standard finishing of the period.
Hazing and mottling on the mirror silvering: natural age to the reflective backing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1056869
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How fabulous is this ? can't be mistaken for any other era can it. This is an early 1930's Art Deco domed pendant vanity case by Richard Hudnut.
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The lid features a very distinctive Art Deco profile of two faces in red and black enamel on a chrome back ground with wavey lines to one side.
Art Deco World

Still has some caked powder inside. Originating from the US this compact is in great vintage condition and a true delight.

Free delivery within the UK

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Powder Compact to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 08398083
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Maker's name Richard Hudnut stamped around the mirror bezel: recorded American cosmetic design.
Stylised profiles in gloss enamel: classic high Art Deco geometric styling.
Wavy engine-turned reeding on the reverse: standard finishing of the period.
Hazing and mottling on the mirror silvering: natural age to the reflective backing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1056869
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A circular silver-toned Art Deco powder compact featuring stylized black and red enamel profile silhouettes of female faces.
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Archive I A circular silver-toned Art Deco powder compact featuring stylized black and red enamel profile silhouettes of female faces.

Art Deco Two Faces Ladies Powder Compact by Richard Hudnut, C1930

Archive II A circular silver-toned Art Deco powder compact featuring stylized black and red enamel profile silhouettes of female faces. View II
Archive III A circular silver-toned Art Deco powder compact featuring stylized black and red enamel profile silhouettes of female faces. View III
Archive IV A circular silver-toned Art Deco powder compact featuring stylized black and red enamel profile silhouettes of female faces. View IV
Archive V A circular silver-toned Art Deco powder compact featuring stylized black and red enamel profile silhouettes of female faces. View V
Archive VI A circular silver-toned Art Deco powder compact featuring stylized black and red enamel profile silhouettes of female faces. View VI
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A circular silver-toned Art Deco powder compact featuring stylized black and red enamel profile silhouettes of female faces.
Art Deco Two Faces Ladies Powder Compact By Richard Hudnut, c1930
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A circular silver-toned Art Deco powder compact featuring stylized black and red enamel profile silhouettes of female faces.
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  • ObjectPowder Compact
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver Plated Metal, Enamel
  • ColourSilver, Black, Red
  • MotifsFemale profile silhouettes, Enamel inlay, Engraved wave lines, Hinged cover

This Art Deco powder compact by Richard Hudnut originates from the 1930s and functions as a vanity case. The circular piece is constructed from silver-plated metal with a polished chrome-coloured finish, incorporating black and red enamel inlay. The hinged cover displays stylized female profile silhouettes facing opposite directions, alongside engraved wavy lines on the right side and an integrated clasp hardware mechanism at the base. Remaining powder cake sits inside the interior compartment. Measuring 8 cm across in size, the compact fits neatly upon a bedside table or dressing area within a modern home. Users can incorporate the item into daily routines for touch-ups or display it alongside other vintage dressing table accessories. The geometric motifs and high-contrast palette reflect the distinctive glamour associated with early twentieth-century design. Collectors of period vanity items will find the piece suits traditional and mid-century themed interior spaces alike.

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Art Deco powder compacts from the 1920s and 1930s feature bold geometric shapes, clean lines, and graphic imagery. Makers frequently utilised vitreous enamel, chrome plating, and contrasting colour palettes to reflect the modern aesthetic of the era.

During the 1930s, compacts were typically manufactured using nickel or chrome-plated brass, solid silver, or sterling alloys. Decorative outer surfaces incorporated baked enamel, lacquer, or guilloche engraving, while internal fittings included glass mirrors and metal sifter screens.

Authentic period compacts often feature stamped maker marks, brand logos, or patent numbers inside the lid or on the rim. The mechanical catches, weight of the metal, and hand-finished enamel application distinguish genuine interwar pieces from modern reproductions.

A vintage powder compact serves as an elegant accent when displayed open on a mirrored vanity tray, inside a glass cloche, or alongside perfume bottles on a bedside table or sideboard top.

Clean the metal exterior gently with a dry microfibre cloth to remove fingerprints and prevent tarnish. Avoid submerging the compact in water or using harsh chemical cleaners, as moisture can damage the internal mirror backing and lift the enamel inlay.
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