Comb with 5 pronged heading

Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the teeth.
Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the teeth.

Classification

Description

A clarified horn backcomb with an unusual heading comprising a central stem rising from the comb, topped with a horizontal bar with five evenly spaced prongs or spikes facing upwards. Circa late 19th to early 20th century.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "6/12" (reverse of heading)

Object number

WCHL : 584

Date

1870 - 1929 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
82mm
Height
120mm
Depth
30mm

Colour

brown