Pair of combs

A pair of curved tortoiseshell hair combs with gold mounts inscribed: 'E.H.' They supposedly belonged to Lady Emma Hamilton but the provenance is dubious.

Object Details

ID: REL0061
Collection: Relics
Type: Combs
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Late 19th century
People: Hamilton, Emma; Hardy, Pamela
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Malcolm Stewart Collection
Measurements: Overall: 45 mm x 85 mm x 13 mm
Parts: Pair of combs