{"title":"Richard Hudnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop our collection of vintage Richard Hudnut powder compacts and vanity pieces, including Art Deco designs, DuBarry compacts, Le Début pieces and other collectible examples from the historic American cosmetics house. These early vanity accessories are prized for their elegant metalwork, period styling and decorative detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually photographed, researched and clearly described, with condition, original accessories and dating information noted wherever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-three-flowers-richard-hudnut-art-57454","title":"Vintage Richard Hudnut Three Flowers Art Deco Powder Compact, Engine-Turned Silver Tone, 6 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Three Flowers powder compact by Richard Hudnut, with a striking geometric engine-turned design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver-tone case measures approximately 6 cm across and the lid is decorated with crisp engine turning arranged in a distinctly geometric pattern, giving the compact a strong Art Deco appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the compact is signed around the mirror “Three Flowers – Richard Hudnut”, identifying both the famous cosmetics line and its maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good vintage overall. The exterior remains attractive with light surface wear from age and use, while the interior shows more visible cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. The original powder puff is no longer present. Please study the photographs carefully, which form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: approximately 6 cm diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attractive period Richard Hudnut compact and a lovely surviving piece from the Three Flowers cosmetics range, particularly appealing for its geometric engine-turned case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Compact Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54452259488085,"sku":"TCC-64","price":32.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8339\/2597\/files\/il_fullxfull.7857210505_fwgx_4f2a06cc-9364-4731-9ad2-3bce16511257.jpg?v=1789906686"},{"product_id":"vintage-1920s-richard-hudnut-le-debut-42516","title":"Vintage 1920s Richard Hudnut Le Début Art Deco Compact – Rare Gold Tone Turquoise Detail","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking original Richard Hudnut “Le Début” combination compact dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1928.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 5cm across, this beautiful octagonal compact has an unusual warm gold-tone finish with stepped geometric detailing, turquoise-coloured accents and an ornate pierced central rosette. The reverse features a wonderful concentric engine-turned octagonal design typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clever multi-compartment interior opens to reveal a mirror together with separate cosmetic compartments for powder and rouge. The decorative inner panel is clearly marked “Le Début – Richard Hudnut”, confirming the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Début was one of Richard Hudnut’s celebrated vanity lines, and this gold-tone version appears to be a particularly unusual variation compared with the more frequently encountered silver-tone and enamelled examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact remains in good antique condition for its age, with expected surface wear, patina and signs of previous cosmetic use, all clearly shown in the photographs. The Tokalon powder puff shown is a later replacement and is not original to the compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully decorative and increasingly difficult-to-find piece of 1920s cosmetic history, particularly appealing to collectors of Richard Hudnut, early American compacts and Art Deco vanity accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Compact Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54565540331861,"sku":"TCC-360","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8339\/2597\/files\/il_fullxfull.8356128026_9u6v.jpg?v=1789905995"},{"product_id":"vintage-richard-hudnut-dubarry-miniature-51607","title":"Vintage Richard Hudnut DuBarry Miniature Powder Compact – Art Deco Spider Web – 1920s\/30s – 4cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming miniature Richard Hudnut DuBarry powder compact, dating from the late 1920s to early 1930s Art Deco period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring just 4cm across, this tiny silver-tone compact is beautifully decorated. The front features an applied rectangular panel with stylised red detailing and delicate starburst accents, while the reverse has the distinctive finely engraved radiating spider-web design found on other period DuBarry examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is a circular mirror, hinged cosmetic compartment and tiny square puff. Despite its diminutive proportions, it is beautifully constructed and a lovely example of the miniature handbag vanity accessories produced for Richard Hudnut’s DuBarry cosmetics line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact remains in good antique condition with expected surface wear, marks and patina consistent with its age. The mirror and puff show age-related wear, all visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful little Richard Hudnut DuBarry collectible, with its unusual miniature size and wonderful Art Deco detailing making it a particularly charming addition to a vintage compact collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Compact Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54565733990741,"sku":"TCC-363","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8339\/2597\/files\/il_fullxfull.8356268828_egr2.jpg?v=1789905981"},{"product_id":"vintage-richard-hudnut-vanity-powder-36576","title":"Vintage Richard Hudnut Vanity Powder Compact – Boxed Gold Tone Sunburst – Original Puff","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful vintage Richard Hudnut Vanity powder compact, made in the USA and presented in its original box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold-tone case features a striking radiating sunburst design with a small rectangular cartouche at its centre. Inside is a large clear mirror, powder compartment and the original Richard Hudnut branded powder puff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact appears unused, with a beautifully clean powder compartment and its original puff still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is noticeable surface loss to the small central cartouche, clearly shown in the photographs. Otherwise, the compact is in remarkably lovely condition. The original box has age-related wear and damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous surviving Richard Hudnut vanity piece, particularly lovely to find complete with its original box and puff.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Compact Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54662449234261,"sku":"02257575723317","price":37.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8339\/2597\/files\/il_fullxfull.8433734567_9rmy.jpg?v=1789905789"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8339\/2597\/collections\/il_fullxfull.8356128026_9u6v_85459b56-c7e7-4e23-8739-841abab40763.jpg?v=1787146038","url":"https:\/\/thecompactcollective.co.uk\/collections\/richard-hudnut.oembed","provider":"The Compact Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}