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Antique Victorian Hair Comb Hair Ornament Vulkanite Gutta Percha

About the Item

This Victorian vulcanite hair comb is decorated with a Greek Revival Key Pattern ornament. Vulcanite, also known as gutta percha, is a natural material made out of rubber. It was popular and widely used for jewellery and vanity objects in the Victorian era. Vulcanite was patented by Goodyear in the mid 1860's.
  • Weight:
    5.4 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 2.68 in (68 mm)Depth: 0.12 in (3 mm)Length: 4.93 in (125 mm)
  • Style:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1875
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490116743402
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