No. 102119094

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Figure - hair comb - .800 silver
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€ 60
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Figure - hair comb - .800 silver

Antique hair comb with silver top and tortoiseshell-style body It does not bear a hallmark, but it has been tested by a professional who confirmed that it is silver. Elegant antique hair comb featuring a decorative silver top mount and a body made of tortoiseshell-style material. The silver mount is finely decorated with ornamental scroll and floral motifs, giving the piece a refined and classic appearance. Hair combs like this were traditionally used as ladies’ dressing table accessories and hair ornaments, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today they are appreciated as collectible items or decorative vanity pieces. The contrast between the warm tortoiseshell tones and the silver ornamentation creates a beautiful and timeless aesthetic. Details Material: Silver mount and tortoiseshell-style body Object: Hair comb Decoration: Ornamental floral and scroll motifs Style: Classic / vanity accessory Period: Late 19th – early 20th century Dimension: 19x4.0cm Weight: 30g Condition Good overall condition with normal signs of age and use. Minor wear consistent with age. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Shipping The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking.

No. 102119094

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Figure - hair comb - .800 silver

Figure - hair comb - .800 silver

Antique hair comb with silver top and tortoiseshell-style body
It does not bear a hallmark, but it has been tested by a professional who confirmed that it is silver.
Elegant antique hair comb featuring a decorative silver top mount and a body made of tortoiseshell-style material. The silver mount is finely decorated with ornamental scroll and floral motifs, giving the piece a refined and classic appearance.

Hair combs like this were traditionally used as ladies’ dressing table accessories and hair ornaments, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today they are appreciated as collectible items or decorative vanity pieces.

The contrast between the warm tortoiseshell tones and the silver ornamentation creates a beautiful and timeless aesthetic.

Details

Material: Silver mount and tortoiseshell-style body

Object: Hair comb

Decoration: Ornamental floral and scroll motifs

Style: Classic / vanity accessory

Period: Late 19th – early 20th century
Dimension: 19x4.0cm
Weight: 30g
Condition

Good overall condition with normal signs of age and use. Minor wear consistent with age. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Shipping

The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking.

Final bid
€ 60
Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
Expert
Estimate  € 170 - € 210

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