Faux Tortoiseshell Fruit Hair Comb
Ref: AN-0902-009
This lovely comb is a fine example of a late Victorian or Edwardian comb which displays some characteristics of the Art Nouveau movement, but is not overtly in the mode. Art Nouveau influence is shown in the design which suggests leaves and fruit. By the use of horn, which was a popular material for such combs.
As the Art Nouveau style gained in popularity, a whole class of popular jewellery was mass produced this reproduced the typical motifs of the genre, but was produced by machine and made in materials like celluloid. This pretty comb is made in a faux tortoiseshell effect and although originally made by machinery was probably hand finished.
Such combs were placed so that they were visible from every angle as in the final picture which is taken from a contemporary late Victorian cabinet photograph.
Size: 5½ x 3¼ ins (approx 14 x 8 cms)
£30.00
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