Celluloid Overlay Comb with Amber Rhinestones
Ref: DE-1008-008
This is a classic Art Deco comb made in the iconic “sunray” design whereby spoke like lines radiate outwards from the base of the heading. Some people interpret the spokes as representing the wheel, and thus symbolising the popular fascination with speed and machinery. Here the design is accentuated by the use of amber coloured rhinestones.
Early synthetic combs were often made in a two-tone casting whereby a shell of one colour is overlaid upon a core of another. Here, for example, a transparent core has been cast with a shiny black upper shell, producing an interesting topographical effect. This is best seen around the edges of the design and the tips of the tines.
These Spanish style combs were worn in a characteristic manner, being placed in the side or back of the hairdressing at an acute angle, in such a way that the tall heading stood up proud. The final picture is taken from a magazine illustration dated 1923.
Size: 5½ x 5 ins (approx 14 x 12.5 cms)
£35.00
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