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Art Nouveau Dragonfly Hair Comb in Imitation Tortoiseshell/Horn

Here is an antique hair ornament dating from the end of the 19th into the early years of the 20th Century.  It is made from the early plastic celluloid and is intended to imitate tortoiseshell or horn with its varied colours - from a deep honey to a rich brown.  The comb has a pierced design of a delightful dragonfly amongst curving foliage.   This is  a good example of romantic Art Nouveau design.  The jewellers and artists working in the late Victorian era through to the First World War were influenced by the natural world - flowers, leaves and insects feature a lot and dragonflies  were a much favoured insect at that time. In keeping with the Art Nouveau love of curves the haircomb is not flat but has a gentle curve to the top.  From the top of the comb to the tips of the prongs it measures approx 5 and a half inches and it is a little over 2 and a half inches at its widest point.  The hair comb is in excellent order and is very robust with its four strong prongs.  This wonderful comb would be at home in a collection of Art Nouveau jewelry but would also look amazing in your hair!

JEWELLERY DETAILS

Designer or Brand: No

Condition:  Excellent

Style: Art Nouveau

Era: Antique ( 19th Century to 1910)

Subject: Dragonfly, Dragonflues, Insects

Type: Hair Comb

Material: Early Plastic - Celluloid

£49.00
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Hair Comb in Imitation Tortoiseshell/Horn
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Hair Comb in Imitation Tortoiseshell/Horn Art Nouveau Dragonfly Hair Comb in Imitation Tortoiseshell/Horn Art Nouveau Dragonfly Hair Comb in Imitation Tortoiseshell/Horn Art Nouveau Dragonfly Hair Comb in Imitation Tortoiseshell/Horn

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