{"product_id":"unique-bead-like-hand-carved-antique-tortoise-shell-tiara-4-ornamental-comb-napoleon-iii-french","title":"Unique Bead-like Hand Carved Antique Tortoise Shell Tiara #4, Ornamental Comb,  Napoléon III French","description":"\u003cp\u003eI had never seen another carved in this manner. A most unique dark chocolate and cognac tortoise shell ornamental hair comb, tiara, in stunning folded form. Long stored and in magnificent condition, I am now offering my finest ornamental Napoléon III era (Victorian era) tiara, combs, peigne, mantilla ornamental hair accessories. Each one offered separately, this is #4, and is one of my all-time favorites among my remaining collection. Large, 4\" high and 4.5\" wide across an intricate large bead-form carving of symetrical arched form, the comb is entirely carved of a single huge scale, steam-formed to fold back on itself, with a 1\" open space that makes the comb 1.75\" in depth. The artistry and talent is unmatched and rare. In incredible condition for age and type, as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good to excellent condition for age and type, I find not even a single tiny flaw on this one. The steamed 1.75\" deep fold and the curve curve remains perfect, and there are no flaws to the thrilling design carved on this symmetrical demi-lune beauty. I've kept my finest and this is one, long cherished for the superb quality and inherent beauty. No one creates these stunning items anymore, nor for more than 120 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE regarding antique tortoise shell or ivory\u003c\/strong\u003e: We are great supporters of protection for endangered species in our modern world. We never buy or sell anything 100 years or newer; we donate to anti-poaching organizations; we don't hunt; we conserve in ways that impact global warming (we're totally solar at home), knowing those measures also protect the animals in the wild today. We also recognize the vast cultural history we preserve with our care and reverence for these antique objects, and agree with CITES that objects over 100 years of age have nothing whatsoever to do with species depletion in our current world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur offering exceeds the age limitation of \"more than 100 years of age\", and is well within the exemption for CITES regulation. If imported, met the CITES regulation. \u003cstrong\u003eThis item will be handled and shipped from our Utah business, and is not available for shipment internationally, nor within the USA to California, NY, Nevada, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington if it contains ivory, sorry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please see our small print for more details. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48318882251006,"sku":"626comb4","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/3392\/0556\/files\/626comb4.jpg?v=1780701158","url":"https:\/\/antiques-uncommon-treasure.com\/products\/unique-bead-like-hand-carved-antique-tortoise-shell-tiara-4-ornamental-comb-napoleon-iii-french","provider":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}