Fish shaped comb

Top view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Underside view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Underside view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Top view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Side view of a comb showing the tail. Side view of a comb showing the tail. Side view of a comb showing the head. Side view of a comb showing the head.
Top view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Underside view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Underside view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Top view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Side view of a comb showing the tail. Side view of a comb showing the tail. Side view of a comb showing the head. Side view of a comb showing the head.

Description

A mid to late 20th century horn comb cut to resemble the silhouette of a fish, with finely spaced tines along the upper edge and wider tines along the lower edge. The tail is formed by a deep 'V' cut, the mouth formed with a simple slot cut and the eye depicted by pressing a hot circular stamp into the surface of the horn on either side.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

handwritten: "4/99" (tail)

Object number

WCHL : 502

Date

1930 - 1999 (circa)

Country

Dimensions
Height
55mm
Depth
3mm
Length
150mm

Colour