Handcut pocket comb

Front view of a comb showing the close and wide teeth. Rear view of a comb showing the close and wide teeth. Rear view of a comb showing the close and wide teeth. Front view of a comb showing the close and wide teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the teeth.
Front view of a comb showing the close and wide teeth. Rear view of a comb showing the close and wide teeth. Rear view of a comb showing the close and wide teeth. Front view of a comb showing the close and wide teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the teeth.

Description

A handcut pocket comb cut by the Azema-Bigou factory, Ariege, Southern France, late 20th to early 21st century. The comb is stamped in gold lettering with the words 'Corne Veritable'. This example is presented in its clear plastic sales packet with printed cardboard top. Meaurements given are for comb without packaging.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Organisation)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

stamped: "Corne Veritable" (edge of comb)
handwritten: "3/08" (back of comb)
printed: "CORNE NATURELLE GARANTIE 'FAIT MAIN'. FAIT MAIN. ASTRA Corne Veritable. Modele depose" (front of packaging)

Object number

WCHL : 547

Date

1980 - 2010 (circa)

Country

Material

plastic (natural) comb
animal
horn
plastic packaging
unidentified
card package top
Dimensions
Height
32mm
Depth
4mm
Length
68mm