So pretty! Found in France ages ago, this stunning tiara-type arched ornamental hair comb is beautiful in wear, though it is slightly imperfect so very affordable. Dates Victorian to Art Nouveau, c.1870-1900, Napoleon III to Belle Epoch. The top is a high polished brass and set with French paste stones, a larger emerald-green one centered in the ribbon bow, then some smaller clear 'gems' to the sides. Blond tortoise shell comb is missing 1 tine, and shows an old repair as well (visible only from back). One to wear with upturned chignon or French twist, or make it be your 'something old' as a bride's headpiece by attaching a tulle veil. Full measurements noted on the photos. The width does not take into account the deep curve. A flat measurement would be just over 5" across the top.
Condition report: As above, imperfections detailed in previous paragraph, marked for review in our photos.
IMPORTANT NOTE regarding antique tortoise shell or ivory: 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.
Our 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. This 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. Please see our small print for more details.
