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The Fans & Combs
Fabulously Large Art Deco Comb in Blue and Green
This c. 1925 asymmetrical Art Deco celluloid back comb is wonderful large statement comb. It's in a stylized and geometric waterfall shape outlined in blue and green rhinestones. The ground is clear 4 point medallions.
Label: none
Size: 6" Wide X 7 1/2" High
Condition: Excellent. Several green stones have been replaced.
Price: $85
Small Victorian Hair Pin in Celluloid
This Victorian era hairpin is yellow opaque celluloid with a white pot metal filigree of an Adam's style wreath. Sweet. Very symmetrical and formal just the way the Victorians could be.
Label: none
Size: 4 1/2" High
Condition: Excellent.
Price: $25
Order #C56-71 
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Order Here Victorian Celluloid Comb in Dark Green
This Victorian era comb in a dark turquoise green celluloid has a square, flared shape with open cut scrolling leaves in a floral shape. Very Victorian , this one. Perfect for the 1880s - 1890s looks. And it's lightweight.
Label: none
Size: 4" Wide X 6" High
Condition: Excellent.
Price: $45
Order # C7 c. 1890 Faux Tortoise Victorian Hair Pin This faux tortoiseshell celluloid hair pin is classical in design with 2 teeth, a square top and a small gold wire scroll filigree set with white rhinestones. Perfect for controlling the loose hair in a Victorian upswept hairstyle. Condition: Excellent. Size: 5" tall SOLD! Order # C2337
Victorian Rubber? And Jet Hair Pin Many Victorian Hair ornaments are made from a wide variety of materials - gutta percha, aluminum, horn, bone, silver, gold, tortoiseshell, celluloid, ivory. And here we have what certainly seems to be hard black rubber. This long hair pin is comprised of 2 round teeth or sticks with a connecting bar, 2 cut jet balls finials and 3 jet cabochons on the bar. The finials screw on. I suspect that the dull nature of the surface lent this piece to mourning wear. Condition: Excellent. Size: 7" tall Price: $25 Order #C13-20 c. 1900 Victorian Amber Celluloid Hair Comb This small Victorian hair comb is a two tone deep amber celluloid with linear spokes and dots on a shaped body. The stones are a strong golden yellow. And this has a nice three dimensional curved shape. It would curve away from the head when worn, I assume to leave room for the hair piled up in front of it. Condition: Excellent. Size: 2 1/2" wide X 5" tall Price: $35 Order # F47 Victorian Era Tortoise Bris� Fan This Victorian era bris� fan is a mottled tortoise shell in a fontage shape with a tortoise shell loop. The shaped sticks are strung on a black ribbon. This late 19th Century fan is possibly of Austrian or French origin. Condition: Very Good. Scattered nicks to the edges of several sticks and the guards a shown. Size: 6 1/2" X 10 1/2". Price: $125
Order # C41-40
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Order HereC. 1910 Edwardian Side Comb in Art Nouveau Style
This c. 1910 Edwardian celluloid side comb in the Art Nouveau style has 3 teeth with a asymmetric sweeping loop. The base is a clear very dark green celluloid with scrollwork and an outline of blue rhinestones.
Label: none
Size: 5 1/2" High
CONDITION: Excellent. No flaws.
Price: $65
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Order # C35-50
Order HereLate Victorian Back Comb in French Ivory Celluloid
This late c 1890s Victorian era celluloid comb is in the popular French Ivory color way and has the small fine horizontal lines used to simulate the grain of real ivory. The comb is fan shaped with all over scrollwork and flower blossoms. 5 teeth.
Label: none
Size: 6 1/2" High X 5" Wide
CONDITION: Excellent. No flaws.
Price: $65
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Order #C344 |
1910 Edwardian Celluloid Comb in Salmon & Gold Stones This tall back comb in a salmon celluloid over yellow celluloid is composed of many spokes with roundels at the ends. All are outlined and set with golden yellow rhinestones. A neat comb shape in an unusual color combination. Condition: Excellent. Size: 5" wide X 7 1/2" tall Price: $75 |
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Order #C27-41 |
Late Edwardian Celluloid Side Comb in Yellow & Red This petite side celluloid comb is a small jewel in an amber tone with rich red rhinestones. The triangular design shows the early Art Deco influence. A neat and wearable hair ornament, this comb bends away form the head as shown in the side view. Condition: Excellent. Size: 5 1/2" Tall Price: $35 |
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Order #F75 |
Ca 1910 Sequined Chantilly Lace Fan This lovely and lightweight fontage shaped fan is ca 1910. The leaf is green gauze overlaid with black Chantilly lace and set with green sequins. The sticks and guard are black carved wood, probably ebony. Condition: Excellent. One split to backing as shown. Size: Width: 14 1/2" Height: 12 1/2" Price: $125 |
Order # C6-6 |
Edwardian French Ivory Celluloid Comb with Stones
This detailed Edwardian back comb in French Ivory celluloid is ca 1910. It has scrollwork, gold past stones and a palmette design highlighted with gilt paint. For an identical comb with additional red stones, see Lillian Baker's 100 Years of Collectible Jewelry, pg 48. Condition: Excellent. There is darkening on the back only. Size: 5" wide X 6" tall Price: $80 |
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Order #C50-66 |
Ca 1925 Deco Celluloid Back Comb in Green & Blue This ca 1925 celluloid back comb is identical in shape and size to C51 - 55. Molds were used for many colors and designs could be manufactured plain, or with stones inset. This is the more decorative of the two, with a yellow celluloid Art Deco fan shape of green tinged scroll filled spans outlined in blue stones. Condition: Excellent. Size: 7" X 8" tall Price: $80 |
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Order #C12-18 |
Edwardian Butterfly Back Comb with Red Stones This figural Edwardian hair comb in faux tortoiseshell celluloid has a large butterfly motif with red rhinestones. A whimsical accompaniment to the exuberant hairstyles of the age. Condition: Excellent. Size: 4" X 6". Price: $75 |
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Order # F5-68 |
Black Wood & Silk Satin Hand Painted Victorian Fan
This large Victorian fan is hand painted with white flower sprays on a folding black silk satin leaf. The sticks and guard are black painted wood. The loop is brass with a mother of pearl button. Condition: Excellent. Size: Fan is 13 1/2" wide X 25" wide when open. Price : $135 |
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Order # F48 |
Evocative Golden Brown Silk Satin Painted Fan This evocative Victorian fan is hand painted on silk satin. The scene is one of a river with mountains, evergreens and a big western sky with a garland of ivy. Well done and a bit out of the ordinary. The sticks and guards are faux tortoiseshell paper on wood. The loop is brass with a mother of pearl button. Condition: Excellent. Size: Fan is 13 1/2" X 25" when open. Price: $135 |
