The Tortoise Shell

Vintage combs are highly valued by collectors as the materials are highly valued and rare such as tortoiseshell, horn and ivory. During the decadent 1850′s the styles were often heavy with ornate details which were seen in the clothing attire, the voluminous hairstyles, and extra large hair accessories.  Tortoiseshell was the choice material for ladies hair combs.  Today with the invention of plastics, we can [...]