Rare 1910s Richard Hudnut Violet Sec Vanity Perfume Bottle & Powder Box Set For Sale

Rare Antique Richard Hudnut \"Violet Sec\" Vanity Presentation Gift Set c. 1910s - Toilet Water & Matching Powder Box with Padded Hat-BoxPRODUCT HISTORY & COMPONENT DETAILS:
For your consideration this is an incredibly rare, 100% authentic multi-piece antique vanity presentation set from the historic American pharmacist and pioneering perfumer, Richard Hudnut. Originally introduced in 1896, Violet Sec was marketed as an upscale, elusive floral fragrance for high-society women. While individual bottles occasionally surface, complete multi-piece holiday presentation sets are exceptionally scarce because the fragile cardboard nesting boxes were typically discarded a century ago. This magnificent collection has miraculously remained intact together for roughly 100 years.WHAT IS INCLUDED & CONDITION SPECIFICS:Violet Sec Toilet Water Bottle:
Features Hudnut\'s iconic rectangular paneled glass design. The bottle retains its original, beautifully vibrant purple liquid formulation and its authentic white/ivory domed screw-cap. The ornate gold-and-white front paper label is clean, entirely legible, and shows remarkably minimal wear for its age. Provenance Marker: The base of the glass bottle features an original, period-accurate embossed manufacturer\'s cavity/mold number \"6\", validating its early 20th-century glasshouse production.Violet Sec Dusting / Face Powder Box:
A round vanity container showcasing stunning pink hydrangea floral artwork on the lid. The typography is crisp and sharp, reading \"Violet Sec New York Richard Hudnut\" in gold running cleanly along the side perimeter.Padded Presentation Box:
A beautiful hat-box style holiday container finished with pink and green ribbon accents. The interior features the original bright green presentation tissue paper nesting lining.Rare Intact Factory Paper Seal:
The absolute highlight for serious collectors—the bottom of the outer presentation box still retains its rare, original paper Richard Hudnut factory inspection seal. The stamp prominently displays the official interlocking ЯR New York & Paris corporate monogram alongside the original luxury retail price of $2.25 (a premium luxury expense in the 1910s).OVERALL CONDITION REPORT:
This set is in wonderful museum-quality antique condition. The paper graphics on both the bottle and the round powder box are clean and vivid. The presentation box exhibits minor shelf wear and gentle aging appropriate for a century-old cardboard piece, adding immense character and authenticity to the set.Safety Disclaimer: This item is being sold strictly as a historical, decorative vanity collectible. Due to its extreme age, the liquid and powder contents are intended for display only and are absolutely not safe for cosmetic use or skin application.