✅ SOLVED Request assistance in identifying this metal comb-like instrument found in Charleston, SC

[BillZ]

I am requesting help in identification of this comb-like object found in Charleston, SC. From what I can tell, it's possibly a vintage horse or other farm animal brush. Thank you for any information. Respectfully, Bill

 

[Mackaydon]

Guessing:

Antique Metal Hot Comb vintage hair straightener lot of 4 brass | #1892414580

THIS IS A LOT OF 4 BRASS ANTIQUE HAIR COMB STRAIGHTENERS.CONDITION IS AS SEEN. I AM SURE ONCE HOT THE CROOKED TEETH CAN BE STRAIGHTENED.ALL 9 INCHES LONG.NICE LOT.THANK YOU FOR LOOKING.LARRY.

www.worthpoint.com

Don in SoCal

 

[searcher]

@BillZ
Your comb has on it-- Kentucky Maid.

@Mackaydon is correct.
It is a Kentucky Maid Pressing comb.
For straightening certain types of human hair.

 

[ARC]

Its called a "hot comb".
Largely used by African Americans.

Sizzle

Whether it was heated on the kitchen stove, in a heater at the salon, or plugged into the wall, the hot comb promoted beauty while masking a complicated history. The successes of Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker in expanding the black hair and beauty industry are closely intertwined...

nmaahc.si.edu

 

[BillZ]

Quick response folks. My appreciation to Mackaydon, searcher,and ARC for identifying this comb. It's solved, Thanks, Bill