Artisan Made Faux Pearls and AB Rhinestones Comb

Ref: VT-0903-002

This beautiful and rather glitzy side comb features a trellis of antiqued gold tone metal to which are hand wired small metal flowers, faux pearls and AB rhinestones. The technique and components used are similar to that of a Miriam Haskell comb but there is no signature. Each of the flowers is made up of AB rhinestones with a spherical pearl placed in the middle. They are surrounded by gold tone leaves and clusters of faux pearls placed upon flexible wires.

Size: 2 x 4 ins (approx 5 x 10 cms)

£15.00

Baroque Faux Pearls and AB Rhinestones Hinged Comb

Ref: VT-0903-003

This beautiful and rather glitzy side comb features a formalised heading smothered with faux pearls and AB rhinestones. The pearls are found in both spherical and marquise shapes. They are interspersed with spherical clear and AB rhinestones set on metal stalks.

The heading is set on a rotating hinge which attaches it to the clear Lucite comb mount. This means that the ornament is adaptable to various positions within the hair and grips firmly. A lovely and very wearable hair accessory with great charm. 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.

Size: 2 x 3 ins (approx 5 x 7.5 cms)

£15.00

Baroque Rhinestones Hinged Spray Design Comb

Ref: VT-0903-004

This beautiful and rather glitzy side comb features a formalised leaf spray motif set with large prong set clear and AB rhinestones in both spherical and marquise shapes. This combination of different shapes and types of rhinestones is one of the hallmarks of quality jewellery of this era. 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.

The heading is set on a rotating hinge which attaches it to the clear Lucite comb mount. This means that the ornament is adaptable to various positions within the hair and grips firmly. This is a very wearable hair accessory which looks equally good on a short hairstyle or in the contemporary messy bun look. It is unmarked but almost certainly made in the USA.

Size: 3¼ x 2¼ ins (approx 8.5 x 5.5 cms)

£15.00

Pink Enamel and Faux Pearl Hinged Comb

Ref: VT-0903-005

This exceptionally pretty hinged side comb features a formalised bouquet of flowers and leaves motif. It is decorated with spherical faux pearls in two sizes. The flowers are done with bright pink enamel and have the smaller faux pearls set at their centres. They are surrounded by gold tone metal leaves with slightly larger pearls which suggest fruits or berries.

The heading is set on a rotating hinge which attaches it to the unusual pink Lucite comb mount with silver sparkles inset. This means that the ornament is adaptable to various positions within the hair and grips firmly.

Size: 2¾ x 2 ins (approx 7 x 5 cms)

£15.00

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,

Size: 2¼ x 1¾ ins (approx 6 x 4 cms)

£10.00

Yellow Enamel Floral Hinged Side Comb

Ref: VT-0903-007

This exceptionally pretty hair comb features a formalised bouquet of flowers and leaves motif.  The flowers are done with petals of bright yellow enamel and have clear rhinestones set at their centres. They are surrounded by gold tone metal leaves with more rhinestones which suggest fruits or berries. 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.

Size: 2½ x 2¾ ins (approx 6.5 x 7 cms)

£10.00

Baroque Faux Pearl and Rhinestone Side Comb

Ref: VT-0904-001

This handsome side comb features a formalised coronet motif set with large faux pearl cabochons and rhinestones. There are three pearl cabs, with the largest in the centre. Each is bordered with clear prong set rhinestones. The setting is silver tone metal and is attached by rivets to a clear Lucite mass produced comb mount. It is back stamped Made in USA on one tine.

Size: 2½ x 2¾ ins (approx 6.5 x 7 cms)

£15.00

Gilt Metal and Faux Pearl Side Comb

Ref: VT-0905-001

This beautiful side comb clip features a formalised bright metal gold tone coronet type motif attached to a mass produced faux tortoise effect comb mount. The heading has a series of upstanding spikes each set with faux pearls in spherical shapes. The comb is back stamped Made in USA.

Size: 2½ x 3½ ins (approx 6 x 8.5 cms)

£15.00