{"product_id":"fine-antique-french-napoleon-iii-ivory-hinged-tiara-comb-in-original-fitted-leather-case","title":"Fine Antique French Napoleon III Ivory Hinged Tiara Comb in Original Fitted Leather Case","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2522\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn elegant and remarkably well-preserved French tiara comb dating to the Napoleon III period, beautifully carved in heavy ribbon ripple form from solid ivory and retaining its original fitted leather presentation case. Designed to crown the fashionable chignon hairstyles of the Second Empire, the comb features a graceful hinged crest of sculptural rolled scrolls above eight long, tapering tines. The ingenious hinge allowed the ornament to conform naturally to the curve of the coiffure, providing both comfort and secure placement.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003eUnlike the heavily jeweled examples produced later in the nineteenth century, this comb relies entirely upon the beauty of finely carved ivory and its refined architectural silhouette. The mellow patina acquired over more than 150 years enhances the warmth of the ivory, while the original leather case—with its shaped interior and silk-lined lid—survives as an increasingly uncommon companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"3108\"\u003eAn elegant example of French fashion from the height of the Second Empire, equally appealing to collectors of antique costume accessories, ivory carvings, and Napoleon III decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comb 5½ inches long; crest 5¾ inches wide. Original fitted case approximately 5¾ by 4½ inches and 3½ inches high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition. All tines remain intact, the hinge functions properly, and the original fitted leather case survives with expected age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48511914541310,"sku":"726ivcomb","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/3392\/0556\/files\/726ivcomb.jpg?v=1783026378","url":"https:\/\/antiques-uncommon-treasure.com\/zh-cn\/products\/fine-antique-french-napoleon-iii-ivory-hinged-tiara-comb-in-original-fitted-leather-case","provider":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}