Yardley Compact

A really pretty floral design in the centre of this compact but most of Yardey's compacts are pretty.   This is a nice size at about 7.5cm in diameter and very slim.

Richard Hudnut Deauville Compact

It's so hard to get a good shot of very shiny objects.   This was one of the most popular compacts put out by Richard Hudnut and this one is on pristine condition.

Yardley Bee and Pollen Compact

This is Yardley's 1952 compact.   Being a 1952 version myself I had to have one in my collection.    This one has remained unused in its pouch which is good because often the high spots on the painted pollen are scratched.

Blue Hyacinth Rouge

This is an art deco styled bakelite rouge by the J & W Ross Cosmetic company  Melbourne.  Never used it still has the original puff which is pale blue with the profile of a womans head on it.

Commemorative compact HMAS Sydney

Commemorative compact of the HMAS Sydney lost at sea off the coast of Western Australia with all hands in 1941.   This remains Australia's worst war time disaster.   The wreck of the HMAS Sydney has only just been located (March 2008).   My sister-in-law had an Uncle who was lost on the ship.