Regency Tortoiseshell and Cut Steel Hair Comb with a Shooting Star feed-condition-used It was made circa 1900-1910

It was made circa 1900-1910

to find one with play of colour is even rarer- also known as Jelly opals

and this is a lovely example of the design of that glorious and stylish time

It comes with its original case

The size of these buckles make them perfect as a way to add a touch of refinement to a choker or bracelet - just add a colourful ribbon

Regency Tortoiseshell and Cut Steel Hair Comb with a Shooting Star feed-condition-used It was made circa 1900-1910Made of tortoiseshell and cut steel, this early 19th century comb was designed as an ornamental piece for the back of a Lady's hair. The stunning design features a depiction of the Great Comet of 1811, also known as Napoleon's Comet, which dazzled the sky for almost a year with its massive coma measuring over a million miles. Many saw it as a portent of Napoleon's plans to invade Russia and the war that followed in 1812. The Regency period saw the