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Baroque Faux Pearl Hinged Side Comb
Ref: VT-0905-002
This is a neo Baroque side comb at its most elaborate and beautiful. It was probably made from the late 1950s onward. It wasalmost certainly made in the USA, although it is not marked. It has a clear Lucite comb mount with split prongs and a hinged heading which rotates, and is typical of the decade.
The ornate design is based upon a formalised wreath in which marquise shaped faux pearls forming the leaves contrast with small spherical clear ones in the bunches of fruit. This combination of different shapes and types of stones is one of the hallmarks of quality jewellery of this era. This attractive little comb is very wearable in a contemporary hairstyle and looks very glamorous in a contemporary hairstyle, as seen on the mannequin.
Size: 2 x 2 ins (approx 5 x 5 cms)
£10.00
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Egyptian Head Design Side Comb
Ref: VT-0905-003
This is an interesting example of a personal ornament inspired by a blockbuster movie. In 1965 the film Cleopatra starring was one of the most expensive and controversial ever made. Starring the then still young and beautiful Elizabeth Taylor as the siren of the Nile it inspired a widespread fashion for hairdressing and jewellery in the Egyptian style. This little side comb is made entirely in antiqued metal and features the head of a pharaoh presented amid a background of flowers.
The final picture is taken from a contemporary movie still and shows a montage of images of the star in her exotic and colourful costumes.
Size: 1½ x 2½ ins (approx 4 x 6 cms)
£10.00
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Sphinx Head Design Side Comb
Ref: VT-0905-004
This is an interesting example of a personal ornament inspired by a blockbuster movie. In 1965 the film Cleopatra starring was one of the most expensive and controversial ever made. Starring the then still young and beautiful Elizabeth Taylor as the siren of the Nile it inspired a widespread fashion for hairdressing and jewellery in the Egyptian style. This little side comb is made entirely in antiqued metal and features the head of a pharaoh presented amid a background of flowers.
The final picture is taken from a contemporary movie still and shows a montage of images of the star in her exotic and colourful costumes.
Size: 2 x 2¼ ins (approx 5 x 6 cms)
£10.00
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Pink Cabochon Hinged Side Comb
Ref: VT-0809-001
This beautiful and elegant side comb features a formalised spray motif set with lilac coloured rhinestones. There are three large oval cabochons surrounded by smaller faceted stones placed on metal stalks. The heading is set on a rotating hinge which attaches it to the pale amber Lucite comb mount. This means that the ornament is adaptable to various positions within the hair and grips firmly.
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. It was almost certainly made in the USA, although it is not marked.
Size: 3 x 2¼ ins (approx 7.5 x 5.5 cms)
£15.00
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Side-sweep Design Rhinestone Side Comb
Ref: VT-0809-002
The curly whirly, sidesweep design of this large side comb where the heading sweeps back upon itself is one much beloved by American designers of the 20th century and appears in many materials and guises. This one has a black plastic heading which is decorated with AB rhinestones. They are set in fancy gilt metal mounts forming a row of flowers which accentuate the dramatic sweep of the design. It is attached to a clear Lucite comb mount with split prongs.
It probably dates from the 1970s and has a very baroque look. Back stamped Made in USA. The final illustration is taken from American Vogue magazine and shows a sitter with an elaborate Baroque style hair ornament.
Size: 4 x 3 ins (approx 10 x 7.5 cms)
£15.00
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Pair Clear Rhinestone Scatter Combs
Ref: VT-0809-003
This beautiful and rather glitzy pair of small combs features a formalised and elaborate fan motif set with clear rhinestones in a gilt metal base. The heading is fastened by a kind of clip fitting to a faux tortoiseshell mass produced comb base. 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.
They are made in the elaborate neo-Baroque style which came into fashion from the early 1950s and probably date from the mid to late 1950s. However they are very wearable with a modern hairstyle. The final illustration is taken from an edition of American Vogue where the model wears a very Baroque looking hair accessory.
Size: 2 x 2½ ins (approx 5 x 6 cms)
£20.00
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Fruit and Leaves Necklace And Hair Combs Demi Parure
Ref: VT-0809-004
This fun and funky demi parure consists of a choker necklace with two matching hair combs and probably dates from the late 1970s or early 1980s. The theme is that of fruit and represents lemons with their foliage. There are green plastic leaves and fruits, combined with spherical and tubular white beads for contrast. The two combs have the headings secured onto a clear Lucite comb mount.
This pretty and unusual set is consistent with the 1970s fashion for naturalistic representation. Plastic jewellery came back into fashion at the end of the decade and is found in a wide range of colours and effects. It would be a fun suite to wear with a modern outfit for summer. The combs are back stamped Made in USA.
Size: Necklace 16 ins; (approx 41 cms)
Combs 2½ x 3 ins (approx 6.5 x 7.5 cms)
£25.00
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Pair Faux Tortoiseshell and Rhinestone Hair Combs
Ref: VT-0809-005
This beautiful matched set of hair combs is made in faux tortoiseshell celluloid and dates from the late 1950s or 1960s onward. They are made in the elaborate neo-baroque style which came into fashion from the early 1950s and probably date from the mid to late 1950s or 1960s.
The heading of the combs is closely encrusted with glittering clear rhinestones. The dazzling effect is accentuated by the small studs of silver tone metal which are set in between, imitating the earlier pique technique. This combination of studs and rhinestones is a favourite one of the mid 20th century, and is often found with AB rhinestones instead of clear. This dazzling pair of hair accessories look equally at home in a classic French pleat or contemporary messy bun, as shown on the mannequin in the final pictures.
Size: 4½ x 2 ins (approx 11 x 5 cms)
£25.00
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Faux Tortoiseshell and Rhinestone Spanish Comb
Ref: VT-0809-006
This beautiful Spanish style comb is made in black acrylic celluloid and dates from the late 1950s or 1960s onward. 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 or 1960s.
The heading of the comb is a traditional openwork fan shape and closely encrusted with glittering clear rhinestones. The dazzling effect is accentuated by the small studs of silver tone metal which are set in between, imitating the earlier pique technique. This combination of studs and rhinestones is a favourite one of the mid 20th century, and is often found with AB rhinestones instead of clear. This dazzling hair accessory looks equally at home in a classic French pleat as shown on the mannequin in the final pictures.
Size: 5 x 3½ ins (approx 12.5 x 8.5 cms)
£20.00
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Faux Tortoiseshell and Rhinestone Spanish Comb
Ref: VT-0809-007
This beautiful Spanish style comb is made in faux tortoiseshell acrylic celluloid and dates from the late 1950s or 1960s onward. 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 or 1960s.
The heading of the comb is a traditional openwork rectangular shape and closely encrusted with glittering clear rhinestones. The dazzling effect is accentuated by the small studs of silver tone metal which are set in between the rhinestones, imitating the earlier 19th century pique technique. This combination of studs and rhinestones is a favourite one of the mid 20th century, and is often found with AB rhinestones instead of clear. This dazzling hair accessory looks equally at home in a classic French pleat as shown on the mannequin in the final pictures.
Size: 4½ x 2¼ ins (approx 11 x 5 cms)
£20.00
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