Pocket Hair Comb with Leather Sleeve

Captain Fawcetts delightfully hand-crafted fine-toothed Hair Comb (CF.7T) safely housed within an exquisite hand crafted leather sleeve, designed to be a perfect fit. Made from natural vegetable-dyed hide in a rich mahogany hue. A fine addition to any Gentleman's grooming tool kit - pop one in your pocket or place in your desk drawer! An indispensable aid for the grooming, maintenance & shaping of your prized barnet*.All Hail The HirsuteLength: 132mm.A Dash of History - Cattle were not the only attraction at Barnet Fair, from which Cockney Londoners took their slang for hair. The so-called Poor Mans Market had a rough and tumble side, drawing crowds with horse racing and boxing. In 1787, none less than George, the Prince of Wales, was seen ringside, watching Jewish boxer Mendoza take on the notorious Bath Butcher.Nothing like a good scrap, what? Behold the gentleman pugilist! Quick with his fists, quicker with his comb. Captain Fawcetts Hair Comb - remain unruffled no matter what blows may come.*Victorian Cockney rhyming slang for hair, Barnet Fair was once the largest livestock market in England, established by Royal Charter in 1588 during the reign of Good Queen Bess.