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352-650-0087

Lot # 337 ANTIQUE HAIR RECEIVER SEE DESCRIPTION
Lot Number: 337 Ask Seller Question
Item Location: SPRING HILL FLORIDA 34609
Preview Date/Time: Call Bob for appointment 352-650-0087
Pickup Date/Time: 10/27/2020 9-2
Start Date/Time: 10/23/20 5:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10/26/20 7:48:30 PM
Opening Bid: $5.00
Bid History: 1
Current Bid: $5.00
Minimum Bid:
Highbidder: ta2bill
Auction has ended.

Description:

DATING FROM VICTORIAN TIMES THROUGH THE EARLY 1950'S , HAIR RECEIVERS WERE A FIXTURE ON THE DRESSING TABLES OF MOST FASHIONABLE LADIES. THEY WERE DESIGNED TO HOLD HAIR THAT WAS REMOVED FROM HAIR BRUSHES . THEY RESEMBLE VANITY JARS, BUT WITH A DISTINCTIVE FEATURE OF HAVING A FINGER SIZED OPENING HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE LID. THEY WOULD USE THE HAIR FOR STUFFING SMALL THING LIKE PIN CUSHIONS, PILLOWS, ECT.

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