Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell Mantilla Comb

Ref: MA-0608-014

This medium large and handsome Spanish mantilla style hair comb or peinita  probably dates from the later 20th century onwards. It has a rectangular shaped  heading with a design of conventional leaf scrollwork.

This comb can be worn with a mantilla veil for those who like a moderate effect which can be seen on the mannequin. It is also lightweight enough to be used for Flamenco and other Spanish dance forms.

For more information on mantilla combs see my two guides in the ARTICLES section.

Size: 6 x 4¾  ins (approx 15 x 12 cms)
        Heading height 4 ins (approx 10 cms)

£20.00

Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell Mantilla Comb

Ref: MA-0608-015

This medium large and handsome Spanish mantilla style hair comb or peinita  probably dates from the mid 20th century onwards. It has a rectangular shaped  heading with a design showing a church and a guitar.

This is a popular theme in Spanish produced hair combs of this period. This comb can be worn with a mantilla veil for those who like a moderate effect which can be seen on the mannequin.

For more information on mantilla combs see my two guides in the ARTICLES section.

Size: 6¾  x 4¼  ins (approx 17 x 10.5 cms)
        Heading height 4½ ins (approx 11.5 cms)

£30.00

Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell Mantilla Comb

Ref: MA-0708-001

This handsome Spanish mantilla style hair comb or peinita probably dates from the early Art Deco period of the period 1910-20. It has a rectangular shaped heading with a lacy openwork design.

Placed in the centre is the iconic sunray motif which was a favourite one during the Art Deco period. It consists of a series of radiating lines or spokes which fan out from the centre of the heading.

For more information on mantilla combs see my two guides in the ARTICLES section.

Size: 6 x 4¼   ins (approx 15 x 10 cms)
        Heading height 3½  ins (approx 9 cms)

£20.00

Vintage Rhinestone Encrusted Mantilla Comb

Ref: MA-0808-004

This is a very attractive and moderately sized mid 20th century faux tortoise mantilla comb. The asymmetrical floral design with its encrusted rhinestone embellishment in bright blue and green is unusual. There is one green rhinestone missing. 

The comb could be worn with a mantilla veil for those who prefer a less exaggerated effect as seen on the mannequin.

Size: 7½ x 4½ ins (approx 18 x 10 cms)
        Heading height 4¼ ins (approx 11 cms)

£30.00

Mother of Pearl Effect Mantilla Comb

Ref: MA-0901-004

This pretty mantilla comb or peinita is made in mother of pearl effect acrylic and has an attractive scalloped profile which surrounds the sides and curved top edge.

The design is a conventional one of thick volute scrolls with a lotus like exotic flower placed in the centre. This would make a wonderful choice for a wedding for the bride who likes to be different.

The pictures on the mannequin show the effect in wear with the mantilla veil which gives a moderate height. The final photograph is taken from a glamour postcard of the early 20th century.

Size: 7¼ x 6¾ ins; (approx 18.5 x 15.5 cms)
        Heading height 4½ ins; (11 cms)

£35.00

Burgundy Peacock Design Mantilla Comb

Ref: MA-0901-005

This is a handsome burgundy coloured mantilla comb or peinita which probably dates from the early to mid 20th century. It has a curved profile and a very unusual asymmetrical design which features a figural peacock. The bird is perched upon a branch surrounded by foliage and his magnificent plumage trails downward, leading the eye down the heading.

Peacock designs with the tail fully unfurled are often found on hair combs of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods and occasionally upon large mantilla combs of the Art Deco period. This is the first I have seen with the bird at rest and the feathers closed.

See MA-0906-001 for a larger example of the bird with his tail outspread. The final photograph is taken from a contemporary photograph of a Spanish lady dressed for fiesta.

Size: 8 x 6½ ins; (approx 20 x 16.5 cms)
        Heading height 5½ ins; (14 cms)

£45.00

Dark Amber Celluloid Overlay Mantilla Comb

Ref: MA-0901-007

This interesting mantilla comb or peinita dates from the Art Deco period of the early 20th century and is made in a two tone combination.

One of the most striking things about early celluloid combs are that many were made by a process called overlay, where two contrasting colours were cast one upon the other. Here for example translucent pale amber has been cast with a warm mottled brown upper shell, producing an interesting two toned effect. This is best seen on the edges of the design and the tips of the tines.

The palm leaf in the centre shows the popular Egyptian influence and is placed against a latticework panel.

The final photograph is taken from a contemporary photograph of a Spanish lady dressed for fiesta.

Size: 9 x 6½ ins; (approx 23 x 16.5 cms)
        Heading height 5½ ins; (13.5 cms)

£40.00

Mother of Pearl Effect Mantilla Comb

Ref: MA-0901-008

This pretty medium sized mantilla comb or peinita is made in mother of pearl effect acrylic and has an attractive scalloped profile which surrounds the sides and curved top edge. This would make a beautiful headdress for a wedding for the bride who likes to be different. It can be worn with a mantilla veil for en effect which is moderate in height.

The design is a conventional one of thick volute scrolls with a lotus like exotic flower placed in the centre.

The final photograph is taken from a contemporary photograph of a Spanish lady dressed for fiesta.

Size: 7 x 5 ins; (approx 18 x 12.5 cms)
        Heading height 4¾ ins; (12 cms)

£35.00

Large Rhinestone Mantilla Comb

Ref: MA-0901-009

This pretty faux tortoiseshell coloured hair comb is a medium sized version of the classic Spanish mantilla style hair comb or peinita with which we are all familiar. It dates from the 1950s or 1960s when interest in these combs was beginning to re-awake due to the expansion of the Spanish tourist industry.

This one has an attractive openwork design which is studded with clear rhinestones in between which are set pairs of silver tone metal pique dots. This particular decorative treatment was a favourite of the period.

The final photograph is taken from a coloured postcard of the early 20th century.

Size: 5 x 4 ins; (approx 12.5 x 10 cms)

£30.00