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Order # C55-70 Art Nouveau Frosted Celluloid Back Comb with Blue Rhinestones NEW LISTING This ca. 1910 large and attractive comb is a lovely variation of the period fan shape in clear/frosted celluloid with open cut scrolls and bright aquamarine blue rhinestones enhancing the spokes and bands. Condition: Excellent. No breaks or missing stones. Size: 5 ½ X 6. Price: $105 Order # C71 Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Puff Comb with Gold Scrolls NEW LISTING This Victorian celluloid puff comb shows what a decorative item a functional comb can be. The symmetrical and formal gold scroll work is enhance with clear rhinestones and set off by the dark tortoiseshell coloring. One tooth of the comb is incised 22 K GOLD. Condition: Excellent. No breaks. Size: 4 Ύ X 3 Ό. Price: $80 Order #C72 NEW LISTING An unusual combination, the black celluloid and black rhinestones of this ca 1905 comb may indicate a mourning comb intended for the later stages of grief when shiny surfaces were allowed. Or perhaps its just a striking design for blonde hair. The sinuous lines of this comb are pure Nouveau. Condition: Excellent. No breaks, but missing 5 stones. Size: 4 X 5. Price: $75 Order # C54-69 Edwardian Back Comb in Black, Blue and Green NEW LISTING This Edwardian comb is black and clear celluloid with blue and green stones- this must have been popular color combination as we have seen it many times. This comb has a pleasing shape, with an open fan, scrolled edges and alternating blue and green rhinestone spokes and bands. Condition: Excellent. No breaks. Size: 5 X 7. Price: $105 Order # F47 Victorian Era Tortoise Brisι Fan NEW LISTING This Victorian era brisι 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 Ό X 10 ½. Price: $195 Order # F83 Paper and Bone Jenny Lind Victorian Fan NEW LISTING This Victorian era fan has an embossed paper leaf with gold accents and a painted scene in the 18th C style. The sticks are carved and pierced in a simple pattern. The sticks may be ivory, but could well be bone. The loop is brass with a mother of pearl buttons an original tassel. Condition: Very Good. One stick has period repair as shown, sticks are s little dingy. Size: 13 Ό X 7 ½. Price: $125
Art Nouveau Black on Black Celluloid Comb
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Order # A408 |
Edwardian Black and Amber Celluloid Back Comb with Rhinestones NEW LISTING This large and attractive Edwardian era comb is a beautifully designed piece in black celluloid with light amber edges and scrollwork. The stones are a bright clear white and are a flashing contrast to the smooth black sections. . Condition: Excellent. No breaks or missing stones. Size: 7 Ό X 7 Ό. Price: $110 |
Order # A427 |
Early 19th Century Hand Made Horn Comb
I have a weak spot for this large simple horn combs of the early 19th Century. This style was popular for a extended period, from 1800 - 1830s even. The cow horn was treated and clarified, then stained in mottled browns in an attempt to duplicate the most expensive pale tortoiseshell. This were made by often itinerant comb makers, sawing each tooth by hand, Quite the undertaking. Because the teeth are so long and thin, they are often broken. This comb is quite large and curved to hug the back of the head. And amazingly, it has all its teeth. These early combs are not as elaborate as the later Victorian and Edwardian ones, but were highly valued and are one of a kind. Condition: Excellent. No breaks. Size: 8 5/8 Wide by 5 Tall Price: $95 |
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Order # A343 |
Victorian/Edwardian Black Celluloid Back Comb
This Victorian /Edwardian comb shows us what a timeless everyday style would have been. Simple fan shape, yet attractively curved with floral inspired scroll work and no flashing rhinestones. The black celluloid is edges in clear . Condition: Excellent. No breaks. Size: 7X 7. Price: $45 |
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Order #F72-13 |
Colorful Edwardian Hand Painted Red Silk Fan
This ca 1905 Edwardian fan is a pleasure to look at. The red silk satin leaf is handprint with red and gold sparrows in flight. The red wood stick and guard are painted with silver flowers gilt highlights and are lightly incised. The leaf has feather tips as well. The loop is brass with a mother of pearl buttons and replacement ribbon loop in grey velvet. Condition: Very, Very Good - some loss to feathers as shown. Size: 12 Ύ X 25 ½. Price: $175 |
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Order # C3-3 |
Victorian Black Celluloid Back Comb with Rhinestones This gracious comb is from the late Victorian era. Its a black over clear celluloid in the classic fan shape with white rhinestones on curved black spokes. S scrolls are used as spacers quite effectively. Condition: Excellent. No breaks or missing stones. Light surface wear. Size: 5X 5 ½. Price: $85 |
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Order #C53-48 |
Art Nouveau Celluloid Back Comb with Lavender Stones This tall back comb is a clear white celluloid composed of a large asymmetrical Art Nouveau carved scroll over 4 teeth. The center loop is highlighted with mauve tones. This is enhanced by lavender rhinestones, an unusual color choice for the time Condition: Excellent. Size: 8 tall Price: $115
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Order #C344 |
1910 Edwardian Celluloid Comb in Salmon with 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 ½. Tall Price: $105 |
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Order #C27-41 |
Late Edwardian Celluloid Side Comb in Yellow and 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 Ύ Tall Price: $75 |
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Order #C4-4 |
Art Nouveau Back Comb in Blue and Green This celluloid back comb has a sinuous looped fan shape with black celluloid leafy S scrolls. The stones are blue and green, This must have been a favored color combination of the era. Condition: Excellent. Size: 4 wide X 5 high SOLD ON LAYAWAY Price: $85 |
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Order # C10-15 |
Ca 1900 Red and Black Celluloid Back Comb This ca. 1900 celluloid back comb is in the Victorian style, with an ornate symmetrical design. The 3 black lobes are outlined with rich red stones and set off beautifully with the connecting red scroll frames. Condition: Excellent. Light surface scratches to back of comb. Size: 4 Ό wide X 6 high Price: $105
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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 ½ Height: 12 ½ Price: $185 |
Order # F99 |
Ca 1900 Paper Ritz Hotel Advertising Fan By J. Duvelleroy This charming advert sign fan for the Ritz Hotel has a painted paper leaf with printed reverse and wood sticks sand guards. These are painted in gold as well. The motif is a ca 1790 couples, a pair of doves, and several portraits. I am sure there is a story. It is signed on the reverse by J. Duvellroy. Label: J. Duvelleroy 167 Regent St London, West Manufactured in Paris. Condition: Excellent. Light wear to the folds. Size: Width: 15 Height: 8 ½ RESERVED Price: $95 |
Order # C6-6 |
Edwardian French Ivory Celluloid Back 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 Bakers 100 Years of Collectible Jewelry, pg 48. Condition: Excellent. There is darkening on the back only. Size: 5 ½ X 6 Ό tall Price: $100 |
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Order #C51-65 |
Ca 1925 Deco Black Celluloid Back Comb
This ca 1925 celluloid back comb is identical in shape and size to C50 - 56. Molds were used for many colors and designs could be manufactured plain, or with stones inset. These tow make an interesting set for comparison. This comb is large, with a Deco fan shape of scroll filled spans. Condition: Excellent. Size: 7 X 8 tall Price: $90 |
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Order #C50-66 |
Ca 1925 Deco Celluloid Back Comb in Green and 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: $120 |
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Order #F77-31 |
Hand Painted Victorian Ivory and Chiffon Fan This Victorian folding fan has a ivory silk chiffon leaf hand painted in the Adams style. The colors are green, pink and blue with gold sequins and spangles. The ivory sticks and guards are also painted and carved. Finished with a mother of pearl button on the brass loop. Condition: Very Good, spots on back of fan. Size: 8 X 15 when open. Price : $150 |
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Order #C22-25 |
Ca 1925 Colorful Art Deco Celluloid Hair Pin This ca 1925 celluloid hair pin has a neat Art Deco design with blue scroll, triangular strap work, and blue, yellow and green stones. It is shaped in a convex curve to fit closely to the head. Perfect for a low 20s chignon at the nape of the neck. Condition: Excellent. One replaced stone. Size: 5 ½ Tall. Price: $85 |
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Order #F69-6 |
Signed Hand Painted Paper and Lace Victorian Fan This lovely Victorian fan is hand painted on a paper leaf with flowers painted on a cream background in greys, black silver and white. It is signed E. Vocland on the reverse sticks. The wood sticks are painted as well. Pot metal loop and original cotton tassel. Condition: Excellent with slight wear. Size: Fan is 10 ½ wide X 19 wide when open.. Price : $185 |
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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: $110 |
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Order #C37-53 |
Adorable Celluloid Poinsettia Back Comb
This fan shaped Victorian back comb in clear celluloid ha a wonderful motif of poinsettias. The Christmas theme is further carried out with the red and green rhinestones and white painted motifs. Condition: Excellent. One replaced red stone. Size: 5 X 6. Price : $100 |
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Order # C39-57 |
Art Nouveau Celluloid Side Comb in Blue and Green
This ca. 1910 Art Nouveau side comb in clear celluloid has black overlay on the four teeth with an openwork top of scrolls in a paisley design. The stones are the ever popular blue and green . Condition: Excellent. Size: 5 5/8 HSOLD ON LAYAWAY Price : $85 |
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Order # F35-81 |
Hand Painted Victorian Chiffon Folding Fan
This Victorian folding fan has a hand painted silk chiffon leaf in green and white with rose and plum accents. The motif is further ornamented with spangles. The ivory guards and sticks are carved and painted as well. Metal loop. Condition: Very Good, 3 small splits in the chiffon as shown. Size: 9 ½ X 18 when open. Price : $150 |
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Order # F5-68 |
Black Wood and 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 ½ wide X 25 wide when open.. Price : $185 |
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Order # C14-22 |
Ca 1925 Colorful Art Deco Celluloid Back Comb
This ca 1910 celluloid comb is a wonderful example of the early Art Deco influence on personal accessories. Its a mottled golden celluloid with four painted and rhinestones set circles in blue, green and red. Blue rhinestones also outline the stems. Condition: Very Good, with one extremely discreet repair between the center roundels. Size: 3 3/4 Wide X 6 Ύ Tall. SOLD ON LAYAWAY PRICE : $85 |
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Order # C15-25 |
Flashy 1910 Back Comb with Red Stones
This ca 1910 Edwardian hair ornament is golden brown celluloid with 6 flared leaves surrounded by a frame. The leaves are highlighted with red rhinestones and small painted white dots. This would look lovely in blonde hair. Condition: Excellent. Size: 4 X 5 1/2. PRICE : $85 |
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Order # C19-32 |
Glorious Blue Moirι Celluloid Back Comb
This ca 1920 Deco back comb is a glorious blue moirι over clear celluloid with 5 flared asymmetrical spans in turquoise with blue rhinestones. The spans are joined by S scrolls. Small bright green stones add a contrast to highlight to the effect. Condition: Excellent. Size: 5 1/2 X 7. SOLD ON LAYAWAY Price : $85 |
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Order # F80-34 |
Hand Painted c. 1910 Chiffon Edwardian Folding Fan
This Edwardian fontage folding fan is subtly hand painted in green, white pinks in a soft floral and basket weave design. The silk leaf is further ornamented with sequins. The ivory guards and sticks are painted as well. The edge of the leaf is scalloped . Brass loop. Condition: Very Good, 2 splits as shown. Size: 7 ½ X 13 ½ when open. Price : $200 |
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Order #C62-77 |
Intricate Celluloid Back Comb with Tiffany Box
This Edwardian back comb features intricately molded and pierced scrollwork in a fanned, peaked shape. It is a high quality celluloid, hard to tell from shell. The comb comes to us from the owner's family and the box is original. Condition: Excellent. Tiffany box has age spotting. Size: 6 X 6. Box is 6 Ύ X 6 ½. RESERVED Price : $95 |
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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 ½ X 25 when open.. Price : $200 |
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Unusual Moon and Stars Art Deco Cockade Fan This Victorian era folding cockade fan is a treat. The circular black paper leaf is painted with the moon and stars in silver. It's charming. The guards are covered in black leather, with a small brass loop and knob to hold them together when the fan is open or closed. We have added the black velevt ribbon wrist loop. Condition: Excellent. Typical ageing to the leather. Size: 9 ½ Long. Price : $150 |
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Order # C5874 |
Outstanding Blue & Black 1920s Celluloid Back Comb This is a really outstanding tall celluloid back comb ca 1925. This is pale yellow celluloid is overlaid with black and has a rectangular center section of open cut scrolls. Above this is a flared panel set with rows and rows of bright blue and light blue rhinestones. There are 4 teeth. Condition: Excellent. Size: 4 wide X 8 ½ tall. SOLD ON LAYAWAY Price : $115 |
