Faux Turquoise Flowers Side Comb

Ref: VT-0808-020

This beautiful hair comb was made in France and is back stamped accordingly. It is typical of neo Baroque design and was probably made in the mid 20th century.

The comb has the usual faux tortoiseshell comb mount with split prongs. The heading is decorated with three large floral motifs which are in the form of marguerites.

They have marquise shaped petals made up of prong set faux turquoise. A large turquoise cabochon is set in the centre of each one.

Size: 3 x 2 ins (approx 8 x 5 cms)

£15.00

Miriam Haskell White Beads Hair Comb

Ref: VT-0808-021

This attractive hair comb is made and signed on the back by the famous American designer Miriam Haskell and is typical of the work produced by the company during the 1970s.

The faux tortoise comb mount has a heading of hand wired beads and elements in gold tone metal and ceramic disk shaped beads in a white. Haskell combs are always hand wired and carefully made. The signature can be clearly seen on the back.

Size: 3 x 1¾ ins (approx 8 x 4 cms)

£15.00

Pair Oval Gold Tone Metal Barrettes

Ref: VT-0808-012

This pretty pair of gold tone hair barrettes was probably made in the late 1940s or 1950s. The ornaments are typical of a more elaborate design called neo Baroque which took over from the severe geometry of Art Deco in the late 1930s and 1940s. They are oval in shape with an attractive openwork effect and a double bar closing mechanism.

Size: 2¼ x 1¼ ins (approx 6 x 3 cms)

£10.00

Bow Design Rhinestone Hair Clip Comb

Ref: VT-0908-003

This versatile little ornament dates from the mid 20th century and is made in the formalised outline of a bow shape which is encrusted with clear prong set rhinestones.

The heading us attached by a rotating clip which is fixed on at one end. This means that the accessory can be worn not only as a hair accessory but as a dress or sweater ornament.

Size: 3 x 1¼ ins (approx 7.5 x 3.5 cms)

£10.00

Baroque Style Rhinestone Hair Comb

Ref: VT-0908-004

This attractive spring mounted hair comb is made in the distinctive neo Baroque design and is typical of the late 1950s or early 1960s when more elaborate styles took over from the severe geometry of Art Deco.

The design is based upon a formalised wreath in which slightly cloudy marquise shaped stones forming the “leaves” contrast with small bright rhinestones in the bunches of “fruit.”

The final illustration is taken from a contemporary ad in American Hairdresser 1960 and shows contemporary hair accessories in the elaborate Baroque style.

Size: 2 x 2 ins (approx 5 x 5 cms)

£10.00