Pointed oval hair slide of ochre-coloured Parkesine, inlaid with silver border, and raised silver shield in centre surmounted by crown, made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1860, English Ochre coloured Parkesine oval hair slide
Hair slide, crescent shaped, rust red colour, inlaid with silver, brass and mother-of-pearl, possibly gold, made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1862. Floral design in 5 loops (one part of loop inlay is lacking). Hemispherical cross section. (P199). Rust red Parkesine hair slide with inlay 1862