Cream fish comb

Top view of a comb showing the fish shaped handle and teeth. Top view of a comb showing the fish shaped handle and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the fish shaped handle and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the fish shaped handle and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the handle and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the handle and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the handle and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the handle and teeth.
Top view of a comb showing the fish shaped handle and teeth. Top view of a comb showing the fish shaped handle and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the fish shaped handle and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the fish shaped handle and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the handle and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the handle and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the handle and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the handle and teeth.

Description

A cream coloured horn comb designed using a simple outline in the shape of a fish or whale. The tines of the comb are cut along the lower edge. The eye of the creature is formed from a black inset of horn. Circa mid to late 20th century.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

handwritten: "6/00" (tail)

Object number

WCHL : 509

Date

1930 - 1999 (circa)

Country

Dimensions
Height
48mm
Depth
4mm
Length
145mm

Colour