Hinged backcomb with paste stone wings

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

Description

A small, hinged backcomb set with two, claw-set faceted paste stone wings below a central amethyst-coloured faceted stone between three large paste stones. Circa 1850 to 1870.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

handwritten: "2/94" (back of comb)

Object number

WCHL : 596

Date

1850 - 1870 (circa)

Country

Material

plastic (natural) comb
animal
horn
metal hinge and setting
unidentified
glass stones
Dimensions
Width
60mm
Height
85mm
Depth
20mm