The Society currently has in excess of 300 members, several from overseas and growing all the time.  Established by Juliette Edwards as a result of interest in her privately-published book on British compacts, it is chaired by Juliette with the assistance of an enthusiastic members group.  Juliette is also the recent author of a book entitled “Powder Compacts – A Collectors Guide”, published by Miller’s.

The society has been in existence for over ten years now and one of our aims is to promote the appreciation and collecting of powder compacts and all the many associated items, such as powder boxes and bowls, vanity cases and carry-alls, World War II  and shipping souvenirs compacts, advertisements and other related ephemera and to promote a better understanding of the social history and the changing "faces" and roles of women which these glamorous items epitomise.

Our membership comprises dealers and collectors, some who have been collecting for many years and have extensive and beautiful collections and others who have just discovered the fascination of these vintage glamour accessories and maybe just have one or two. Some collectors like to specialise in a certain period, like the Art Deco period of the 20's and 30's for example; some prefer to collect compacts with a particular design or by a particular manufacturer.  Whatever your personal preference there is sure to be something you will want to collect and treasure.

Another aim is to put collectors in touch with each other and many friendships have resulted from our membership list.

We issue 3 newsletters a year, containing news and contributions from members and we hold an annual convention in the U.K. in the autumn, as well as smaller local mini conventions. Previous conventions have been held in Bristol, Windsor, Solihull, Blackpool, Slough and Warrington. See LATEST NEWS  for future events.

The BCCS  regrets that it cannot offer valuations and suggests that you consult the various compact books which are listed on the web site. Most of these offer guide prices and detailed descriptions.