Set with mirror and comb, England, 1920s #antiquesportboots It was never—or only very

It was never—or only very rarely—worn

A lace insert decorates the bust area

Chatelaines have a long and varied history dating back to the Middle Ages

the plate features an exquisite Rococo cartouche with the Prussian eagle and the royal cipher “FR” (Friedrich Rex) beneath the crown — a direct reference to Frederick the Great and the enduring symbolism of the Prussian monarchy

the skirt of cotton

Set with mirror and comb, England, 1920s #antiquesportboots It was never—or only veryIn the 1920s, not only was invented its own fashion, but also the hairstyles of the ladies changed radically and adapted to this fashion. The hair became shorter and more wavy. So that the hairstyle always fit, the ladies carried such small comb mirror sets. The getup reminds of a sundial. Tassel needed to pull out the mirror. Well preserved. Some signs of age and use. Very rare to find. Measures: ~ 12 x 6 cm