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Rare American Sterling Silver Hair Slide Comb C1900 H H Curtis Antique Wedding
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Rare American Sterling Silver Hair Slide Comb C1900 H H Curtis Antique Wedding

1900 - 1920
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A rare American antique solid sterling silver hair slide or comb. It is hallmarked STERLING along with a makers mark of H H Curtis of Attleboro MA active 1891-1915, I would date it to c1900. It has been beautifully made being pierced and has two prongs. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measure approx. 4.25 inches (10.8cm) long by 1.5 inches (3.6cm) long and weighs 6 grams. A beautiful high quality example.

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Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Hair Slide to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09598702
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Maker's mark of H. H.
Sterling stamp on reverse: standard American silver fineness mark.
Art Nouveau scrolling openwork: fashionable hair ornament design around 1900.
Hand-cut bright engraving on the face: traditional turn-of-the-century embellishment.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1228386
Dealers Internal Reference
386/55/65
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A rare American antique solid sterling silver hair slide or comb.
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It is hallmarked STERLING along with a makers mark of H H Curtis of Attleboro MA active 1891-1915, I would date it to c1900.
The Silver Squirrel

It has been beautifully made being pierced and has two prongs. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measure approx. 4.25 inches (10.8cm) long by 1.5 inches (3.6cm) long and weighs 6 grams. A beautiful high quality example.

Antiques over 100 years old shipped to the USA are now Tariff Free as of the 25th July 2026.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Hair Slide to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09598702
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Maker's mark of H. H.
Sterling stamp on reverse: standard American silver fineness mark.
Art Nouveau scrolling openwork: fashionable hair ornament design around 1900.
Hand-cut bright engraving on the face: traditional turn-of-the-century embellishment.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228386
Dealers Internal Ref
386/55/65
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An antique sterling silver two-prong hair slide featuring a fan-shaped pierced crest with scrolling motifs and geometric openwork.
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Archive I An antique sterling silver two-prong hair slide featuring a fan-shaped pierced crest with scrolling motifs and geometric openwork.

Rare American Sterling Silver Hair Slide Comb C1900 H H Curtis Antique Wedding

Archive II An antique sterling silver two-prong hair slide featuring a fan-shaped pierced crest with scrolling motifs and geometric openwork. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver two-prong hair slide featuring a fan-shaped pierced crest with scrolling motifs and geometric openwork. View III
Archive IV An antique sterling silver two-prong hair slide featuring a fan-shaped pierced crest with scrolling motifs and geometric openwork. View IV
Archive V An antique sterling silver two-prong hair slide featuring a fan-shaped pierced crest with scrolling motifs and geometric openwork. View V
Archive VI An antique sterling silver two-prong hair slide featuring a fan-shaped pierced crest with scrolling motifs and geometric openwork. View VI
Archive VII An antique sterling silver two-prong hair slide featuring a fan-shaped pierced crest with scrolling motifs and geometric openwork. View VII
Archive VIII An antique sterling silver two-prong hair slide featuring a fan-shaped pierced crest with scrolling motifs and geometric openwork. View VIII
Archive IX An antique sterling silver two-prong hair slide featuring a fan-shaped pierced crest with scrolling motifs and geometric openwork. View IX
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An antique sterling silver two-prong hair slide featuring a fan-shaped pierced crest with scrolling motifs and geometric openwork.
RARE AMERICAN STERLING SILVER HAIR SLIDE COMB c1900 H H CURTIS ANTIQUE WEDDING
Ref: SA1228386
An antique sterling silver two-prong hair slide featuring a fan-shaped pierced crest with scrolling motifs and geometric openwork.
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  • ObjectHair Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced fan crest, Scrolling foliate engraving, Twin prongs

This American Edwardian hair accessory dates from 1900 and is manufactured from solid sterling silver in a bright silver tone. The piece takes the form of a two-prong hair slide measuring 10.8 cm in length by 3.6 cm in width, weighing 6 grams. The upper section displays a pierced fan-shaped crest decorated with geometric openwork, scrolling foliate engraving, and small circular rivet details above twin tapered prongs joined by rounded finials. The reverse holds a stamped maker mark for H H Curtis of Attleboro alongside a sterling silver hallmark. The solid silver surface remains free from dents, splits, or repairs. Items of this type function primarily as decorative hair ornaments for formal updos and historically completed wedding ensembles. In a contemporary setting, collectors display such sterling silver hair accessories within vanity trays or display cabinets alongside other antique personal effects, or utilise them as functional hair jewelry for special evening occasions.

FAQs

An antique sterling silver hair slide or hair fork is a decorative hair accessory crafted around the late nineteenth to early twentieth century, designed to secure updos or chignons while displaying ornamental metalwork.

These accessories were typically pressed, cast, or hand-pierced from sterling silver alloys, featuring solid tines or prongs attached to an ornate decorative crest designed to sit visibly against the hair.

Look for makers marks or purity stamps such as Sterling or 925, alongside characteristic Art Nouveau or Edwardian design motifs including scrolling foliate patterns, openwork filigree, and period manufacturing marks.

An antique hair slide can be worn as a statement bridal accessory, styled within a modern updo for formal evening wear, or displayed as collectible decorative silver jewellery in a glass vitrine.

Clean gently using a soft silver polishing cloth to remove oxidisation without wearing down delicate openwork, avoiding harsh chemical dips or abrasive cleaners that could damage fine details.
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