A 19TH-CENTURY TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB

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A 19TH-CENTURY TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB

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The arched crest pierced and carved with scrolling foliate ornament, above a row of long tapering teeth. The warm translucency and fine workmanship are typical of fashionable Continental hair ornaments of the mid-to-late 19th century.
Provenance: Château de Chalain.

FASHION 21 x 20 cm. Tuesday 10th March 2026 11:30:34

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Auction Date:
10th Mar 26 at 10am GMT

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