Antique Spanish Tortoiseshell Effect Hair Comb with Intricate Pierced Design – Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Step into old-world elegance with this exquisite antique Spanish hair comb, a statement piece once worn beneath the high mantilla veils of traditional Spanish dress. Made in the late 19th to early 20th century, this stunning decorative comb features a striking tortoiseshell effect base with an intricate pierced floral and foliate design, echoing the romantic styling of the era.
Crafted from celluloid, a widely used early plastic that mimicked natural tortoiseshell, this piece captures the artistry and grandeur of historic Spanish fashion without the ethical concerns of natural materials.
Its sweeping, curved top and long, elegant teeth would have been worn nestled into an elaborate chignon or updo, designed to elevate both the hair and the wearer’s sense of drama and occasion. Whether used as a collector’s item, a photoshoot prop, or a wearable piece of vintage fashion, this comb brings with it a sense of heritage and charm.
MEASUREMENTS
Height 19cm Width 20cm
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