#4210 Vintage amber glass hair receiver with decorative celluloid lid and crest.

4.5” no chips or cracks.Hair receivers were a common accessory in Victorian and Edwardian dressing rooms, designed to discreetly collect loose hair shed during grooming. This collected hair was often repurposed for various domestic uses, such as stuffing pincushions, creating decorative items, or even for use in early forms of hair weaving. The presence of a hair receiver spoke to the meticulous nature of personal care and household management during that era.

These functional items were often crafted with decorative flair, blending utility with the aesthetic sensibilities of the time. Materials like glass, often in amber or other rich hues, and celluloid for lids, were popular choices. The addition of decorative elements such as painted designs, monograms, or crests transformed a practical object into a charming piece of vanity décor, reflecting the owner's taste and status.