Vintage amber pearlised Spanish mantilla comb peineta

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A HANDSOME VINTAGE SPANISH MANTILLA COMB IN AN UNUSUAL AMBER PEARLISED EFFECT, circa mid 20th century VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR MORE BARGAINS INHAIR ORNAMENTS, EXOTIC TEXTILES, ETHNIC JEWELLERY AND MUCH MORE ! This sale is for a Spanish mantilla comb with an unusual amber colour pearlised finish. SIZE: 6¼ x 4½ ins. CONDITION: good vintage condition with no visible issues. MATERIAL: acrylic in imitation of genuine tortoiseshell. DESCRIPTION: This ornament is of the type known as a Spanish or mantilla comb because it resembles the traditional tortoiseshell ornaments worn by Spanish ladies with their native dress. The production of the opera Carmen led to a fashion for high Spanish style combs in the 1870s. This one is made in amber pearlised celluloid faux tortoiseshell and dates from the mid 20th century. FURTHER INFORMATION: This manner of wearing the decorative comb with a draped mantilla veil is shown in the accompanying photographs on the mannequin and in picture 9. This is taken from a contemporary coloured postcard of the early 20th century and shows a Spanish lady with small upstanding hair comb of similar design. my various guides on ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE HAIR COMBS SEE OTHER COMBS IN MY ** EARLY 20TH CENTURY ** SALE PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER COMBS AND HAIR ORNAMENTSIN THE VARIOUS DATELINED COLLECTIONSBY I ACCEPT PAYMENT read more

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