Orchidee Bleue Midget Compact by Corday

Midget Compact #720, Lionel, Paris/NY. Orchidee Bleue de Corday perfume scented, powder w/puff & original papers & box. Silvertone w/bands & diamonds design & cartouche. 1 1/2" x 1 1/4". Never used. 1930-40's.

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Orchidee Bleue Compact by Corday

Lionel, Paris/NY - double compact #74, Perfume scented w/Orchidee Bleue de Corday, embossed powder & rouge with puffs & paper labels, metallic hinged mirror. Silvertone with bands & diamond design & cartouche. 2 1/4 x 1 3/4", never used. Original box. 1920-40's.

photos by B.S. Slosberg, Inc. Auctioneers

Le Muguet de Corday c1931

Le Muguet de Corday: launched in 1931.

Tzigane by Corday c1937

Tzigane by Corday: launched in 1937, also spelled "Zigane". Tzigane means "Gypsy" in French.

L'Ardente Nuit by Corday c1930

L’Ardente Nuit by Corday: launched in 1930. The name means "The Fiery Night" in French. It was suggested to be worn with "rich fabrics and furs."

Les Lilas de Corday c1931

Les Lilas de Corday: launched in 1931.

Le Pois de Senteur by Corday c1931

Le Pois de Senteur by Corday: launched in 1931.

Le Jasmin by Corday c1931

Le Jasmin by Corday: launched in 1931.

Toujours Toi by Corday c1951

Toujours Toi by Corday: launched in 1951. The name means "Always You" in French and is a flanker to Toujours Moi (Always Me) perfume.

Jet by Corday c1924

Jet by Corday: launched in 1924. Originally named "Jet Parfume" from 1924 until around 1929.

Frenzy by Corday c1945

Frenzy by Corday: launched in 1945.

Silver Queen Compact by Corday c1928

"Silver Queen" Golf Ball compact. Complete with original box.

Fabulous sports compact with textured waffle lid and back. Even the facial powder has the same pattern still impressed into it. The Powder puff is a forest green color with the 18th hole red leather flag.

The mirror is clear. Stamped around the mirror frame, "BLANCHETTE, DE CORDAY, PARIS, LIONEL, NEW YORK".

Box marked "No. 716. Perfumed with Blanchette De Corday Paris. Refillers May Be Obtained From Your Dealer. Distributed by Lionel, New York, Paris."

The Golf Ball compact measures 2 inches in diameter.

 Note the 1928 ad featured in Roselyn Gerson's book, Vintage & Vogue Ladies Compacts, 2nd Ed., on page 140.

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Blanchette by Corday c1924

Blanchette by Corday: launched in 1924. Named after Blanche Avroy, owner of Jovoy and Corday.

 The perfume was first sold under the Jovoy name in 1920, but was later used by Corday with a slightly altered formula.

Blanchette was available in parfum, eau de toilette (8 oz) and a scented face powder.

Jet for Jentlemen by Corday c1949

Jet for Jentlemen by Corday: launched in 1949.

Corday 1930 Ad with Prices

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) Tuesday 23, December 1930.

Corday Kai-Sang Perfume - In attractive novelty containers of Japanese design. Special Prices: 10/6 value, now 9/6; 19/6 value, now 17/9; 45 value, now 40.

Corday Kai-Sang Face Powder - Usually 6 box; now 5/6.

Corday Lavender Water - A delightful refreshing fragrance. Special Prices 8/6 value, now 7/11; 13/6 value, now 12/6 bottle.

Corday Orchidee Bleue Perfume - Delicate and elusive, artistically boxed. Special prices: 12 value, now 10/11; 22/6 value, now 21; 50 value, now 45.

Corday Femme de Jour Face Powder - Soft, clinging and delicately perfumed. Usually 7/6 box; special price 6/11.

Corday Femme de Jour Perfume - Special price; 12 value, now 10/11; 22/6 value, now 21; 60 value, now 54; 70 value, now 63.

Corday Blanchette Perfume - A most attractive gift suggestion. Special prices: 12 value, now 10/11; 22/6 value, now 21; 57/6 value, now 49/6; 70 value, now 63.

Corday Blanchette Face Powder - Usually 7/6 box; special price 6/11.

Corday Jasmin Face Powder - Fine, soft and charming fragrance. Usually 7/6 box; special price 6/11.

Corday Jasmin Dusting Powder - Usually 11/6 box; now 10/6.

Corday Jasmin Perfume - A delightful perfume, artistically boxed. Special price: 12  value, now 10/11; 22/6 value, now  21; 57/6 value, now 49/6.

Corday Toodle-Oo Perfume - A novelty presentation of most unusual design. Priced ordinarily at 40 bottle; now 36.