Early 19th Century Hair Curling Tongs

Ever wondered how those Regency ladies got ringlets in their hair, well it was with a pair of these curing tongs. Made of a mild steel they are quite unrefined, they were heated by the fire of lamp and used to curl hair. Silver plated and decorated versions didn’t start appearing until Queen Victoria took up the practice in the 1840’s. this pair date around 1810-20. They come in very good condition and measure 11 inches long. An interesting curiosity.

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