Comb - Metal
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Description from the seller
Art Nouveau hair comb – Egyptianizing decor – around 1900
Important hair comb from the Art Nouveau period, datable around 1900, featuring a decor typical of the Egyptianomania trend very popular at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th.
The comb is made of a honey-brown translucent organic material mimicking tortoiseshell, widely used for women's hair accessories of the Belle Époque.
The upper part is adorned with an openwork mount in silvered metal, set with rhinestones, forming an elaborate decorative composition. The decoration depicts a stylized figure evoking an Egyptianizing profile, surrounded by floral motifs recalling lotus flowers, characteristic symbols of the iconography of ancient Egypt.
The piece testifies to the taste for Egyptian motifs in the decorative arts around 1900, a period during which this type of inspiration spread in jewelry and feminine accessories.
With its generous dimensions and the richness of its decoration, this comb makes a fine example of a Belle Époque hair accessory.
Dimensions
Width: about 10.5 cm
Height: about 10.2 cm
Weight
38.45 g
Condition
Very good general condition considering its age. The rhinestones are present and the comb retains a beautiful antique patina.
Please read the description carefully and check the dimensions before purchase.
The photos are an integral part of the description and allow assessing the condition of the item.
Antique or vintage jewelry that has been worn: slight signs of use may be present.
Careful packing and secure protection after payment.
Art Nouveau hair comb – Egyptianizing decor – around 1900
Important hair comb from the Art Nouveau period, datable around 1900, featuring a decor typical of the Egyptianomania trend very popular at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th.
The comb is made of a honey-brown translucent organic material mimicking tortoiseshell, widely used for women's hair accessories of the Belle Époque.
The upper part is adorned with an openwork mount in silvered metal, set with rhinestones, forming an elaborate decorative composition. The decoration depicts a stylized figure evoking an Egyptianizing profile, surrounded by floral motifs recalling lotus flowers, characteristic symbols of the iconography of ancient Egypt.
The piece testifies to the taste for Egyptian motifs in the decorative arts around 1900, a period during which this type of inspiration spread in jewelry and feminine accessories.
With its generous dimensions and the richness of its decoration, this comb makes a fine example of a Belle Époque hair accessory.
Dimensions
Width: about 10.5 cm
Height: about 10.2 cm
Weight
38.45 g
Condition
Very good general condition considering its age. The rhinestones are present and the comb retains a beautiful antique patina.
Please read the description carefully and check the dimensions before purchase.
The photos are an integral part of the description and allow assessing the condition of the item.
Antique or vintage jewelry that has been worn: slight signs of use may be present.
Careful packing and secure protection after payment.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
38 g
Country of origin
France
Material
Metal
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
10.2 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
2.8 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
