An attractive late Victorian pierced faux tortoiseshell hair comb

 

CONDITION: good vintage condition with expected wear

 

SIZE: 5¼ ins h x 3½ ins w (13.5 x 8 cm) decorative part 3 ins h (7.5 cm)

 

APPROXIMATE DATE: 1890s – 1900s

 

MATERIALS: celluloid faux tortoiseshell

 

DESCRIPTION:

The design of this pretty five pronged hair comb is typical of the smaller and lighter hair accessories which were popular in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. It is made in celluloid faux tortoiseshell with a distinctive open work scroll design. It is further embellished on the heading with purple rhinestones.

The collage photograph shows some examples of similar hair accessories taken from contemporary illustrative sources, and reveals the manner and hair styles in which they were worn.