An elliptical shape embossed with gold swirly flourishes and then with triangular pieces cut out  - a most attractive design
This Vintage French  hairclip / barrette is 8cm long, 2cm tall and made of a glowing tortoiseshell lucite plastic.
It is slightly curved, with a little comb on the back to make sure it does its job effectively.
It comes on its original French display card on which is proclaimed
BARRETTES CREATIONS
by MAURICE
Hand Made
MADE IN FRANCE