Corday's Jardiniere de Corday Perfumed Candles

Corday's Jardiniere de Corday Perfumed Candles. These stand 5" tall.


Soap, Cosmetics, Chemical Specialties - Volume 44 - Page 54, 1968:

“Corday has a perfumed candle in white translucent glass with a French village scene in gold, also on a golden pedestal. It sells for $6.00 and comes in two fragrances, Toujours Moi and Fame.”

Le Chevrefeuille by Corday c1938

Le Chevrefeuille by Corday: launched in 1938. Also spelled Chevre Feuille in some publications.

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.

photos by  B.S. Slosberg, Inc. Auctioneers

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.

Photos from ebay seller *heart-of-a-woman*

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.