The comb is a very personal item and your description captures that well. The Vimose comb is a new one for me and in beautiful condition. Perhaps it was a personal name . That would seem likely given the context in which it was found.

The Whitby comb is familiar and a wonderful survival. Particularly significant for us in the North East of England as a part of the British Orthodox Christian tradition.

Why have I missed seeing the Lincoln Comb shield/case? It is really interesting.

Thank you for a very interesting article.