Pink Rhinestone Cabochon Hinged Comb Clip
Ref: VT-0903-006
This beautiful and stylish comb clip features a formalised leaf spray motif. It is set with pairs of marquise shaped pink cabochons of opaque glass which create an unusual effect. Placed in between the pairs are small clear pink rhinestones. The heading is set on a rotating hinge which attaches to a small gilt metal comb mount. It is made in the elaborate neo-Baroque style which came into fashion from the early 1950s and probably dates from the mid to late 1950s.
These pretty little ornaments are known as scatter combs because they were using in the extremely elaborate updos of the late 1950s and 1960s, and were scattered about the evening dressing. The ornament can be used either as a hair accessory or attached to the neckline of a dress or sweater,
The final illustration is taken from American Vogue magazine of the period and shows a sitter with an elaborate Baroque style hair ornament of similar shape.
Size: 2¼ x 1¾ ins (approx 6 x 4 cms)
£10.00
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