Silver, U.K. 1850 Were going to take a break from talking about specific designers here on Hair Comb History Highlights and today focus ...
Wedding updos for short hair are not that hard to pull off. With the accessories and hair products, you'll have the perfect short hairstyle!
Japanese Haiku. Comb kushi. Hair decorations.
Paul Follot, Ivory and Mother of Pearl comb, circa 1905-1910 - Musée d'Orsay Though beautiful, ivory is a terrible material. Lets face it, no comb (or jewelry, or trophy on your wall) is worth the death of an elephant. None the less, ivory was a very popular material for combs during their Edwardian heyday and going back centuries before that too. Thankfully with the inventions of celluloid and other early plastics comb makers began to use 'french ivory' which was basically faux ivory made of such plastics. These combs may be beautiful, but like their tortoiseshell companions, are another reminder of humans doing their best to make other species go extinct. Still, we can admire them for their beautiful style, lines, and design and be glad that this material has been banned in the years since. Now with modern plastics and resins there would be no reason to ever use real ivory in any application, and we can make similarly beautiful off-white combs without having to sacrifice elephants in the process. Comb Made in Spain, Europe 19th century Artist/maker unknown, Spanish Renaissance Revival Continental ivory hair comb c1880-1900 carved ivory comb close-up Ivory hair comb with greek key motif. 1880s-1920 c1880-1900 carved ivory comb, Chinese made for western trade Egyptian Revival comb made from French ivory French Ivory comb with white and yellow rhinestones, art deco 1910-1920, French Ivory Art Deco hair comb in the Egyptian Revival taste Japanese french ivory comb showing western art deco influence Art Deco French Ivory Hair Comb with French Jet and Gilding I have yet to find an affordable french ivory comb to add to my own collection. Wouldn't one of these make for the most elegant bridal accessory? How I long to open my own line of combs and give modern brides another option besides real vintage combs or the modern fascination with tiaras. Not that I don't also love a good tiara...
Feminine and romantic, this stunning wedding hair comb is handcrafted with fine quality ivory porcelain flowers, sparkling crystals & pear beads. A lovely comb to compliment many wedding looks. READY TO SHIP DETAILS * Measures aprox 4.75" long by 2" tall * Looks beautiful worn at the back or side of your wedding hairstyle * Offered in Silver or Gold Matching Earrings & Necklace Sets https://www.etsy.com/shop/AGoddessDivine?ref=si_shop§ion_id=14361473 Matching Sash https://www.etsy.com/listing/1116817564/porcelain-flower-bridal-sash-flower click_key=a6f018c09f596c60e547f4fa39739399d7f3c019%3A1116817564&click_sum=65930ff0&ref=shop_home_active_15&frs=1&sca=1 A Goddess Divine creation for the Goddess in you!
Hazel leaf comb with nuts. Rene Lalique (1860-1945). Circa 1900. Horn, gold. 6¼ x 3¾ inches.
There were several periods of Egyptomania throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. With the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922 there was a huge a huge, art deco fueled, ancient Egyptian craze! Films about Cleopatra, snake arm bands, Egyptian beaded dresses and scarab jewelry flooded the scene! From the time I was in elementary school, years and years ago, I have loved the aesthetics and mysteries of ancient Egypt. I used to draw sarcophagi inspired portraits even...perhaps I was a strange child! Still the fascination has never died away and coupled with my love of all things 20's art deco, Egyptian revival jewelry (and decor, and clothes, and everything else!) remains one of my favorite styles! I'd love to own this stunning comb for example! You all know my love of celluloid combs, something Egyptian in style would be a dream to find! "Early 20th Century, North American" "Egyptian Revival Gold, Silver, Faience Scarab and Enamel Bracelet Composed of 5 faience scarabs, within gold frames engraved with a geometric pattern, tipped by enamel fans, spaced by silver and enamel stylized Egyptian figures and animals, all completed by serpent tails, joined by gold circle links, the reverse delicately engraved in a stylized geometric pattern, circa 1920." "EGYPTIAN REVIVAL Parure Silver Enamel Cornelian Chalcedony German, c.1925" "Egyptian-Style Jeweled Scarab Belt Buckle, Cartier, Paris, 1926. photo Sotheby's The hinged gold mounting centering a cobalt blue scarab flanked by turquoise faience wings, all studded with small cabochon sapphires, the wings edged by round and baguette diamonds set in platinum and with black enameled ridges." As I have been working on research for the upcoming Cartier exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, I am struck by how amazing Cartier's Egyptian revival pieces are! They used real ancient Egyptian faience scarabs and amulets; incorporating them into gold and platinum settings with diamonds, gemstones and enamel. They are true dream jewels for me and I can't wait to at least get to see them in November! Sometimes it is possible to snatch up some original Egyptian revival jewelry for a reasonable price on ebay or etsy and I have been luck twice already! I snatched up two amazing bracelets this year that I cherish as relics (see what I did there?) of the 1920's flair for the ancient exotic! I also bought a beautiful 50s/60's era necklace that was probably inspired by the Liz Taylor era of Egyptian revival later on in the 20th century. I also have tried my hand at making some Egyptian revival style pieces myself which you can see below! The jewelry I have made myself, a few long 20's style beaded necklaces in "faience blue" and art deco black and gold. Plus a set of three scarab beads I turned into earrings and a necklace. I hope to make some more Egyptian inspired jewelry soon! Then here are my vintage pieces! The two bracelets I believe might actually be from the 20's but I am new to collecting so I remain unsure, the necklace is definitely mid-century! The colorful bracelet is what is referred to as a "book chain" and features multi-colored glass Egyptian cameos and the silver bracelet features hearts and pharaohs! I hope to keep collecting Egyptian revival pieces and even better to make more myself as I continue my obsession with vintage jewelry and hair combs! I have a problem, but at least it is a pretty problem! If you too share my love of all things Egyptian revival you should check out the other long beaded necklaces I made in the style for sale now in my etsy shop!
A beautiful piece of Japanese artistry, this kushi, or hair comb, is both an elegant hair ornament and an exquisite work of art. Crafted from luxurious tortoiseshell, the kushi features a delicate golden enamel scallop pattern interspersed with charming a grasshopper's motif. Japanese kushi such as this one have been used since the prehistoric Jomon period, and the ornaments became an important part of women’s fashion beginning in the 17th century. Not only did the gorgeous combs have a functional and aesthetic purpose, but they also served as expressions of a woman’s wealth, class, and religion. Today, kushi and other traditional hair ornaments are worn only with the kimono during traditional Japanese ceremonies, and pieces of such exquisite artistry and quality as this one are quite rare.19th century, Meiji period4” length
Delousing can be delightful.
Delousing can be delightful.
