Tortoiseshell Comb
Art Deco Pave Ball Comb
Located in New York, NY
sapphire paste stones on top of a faux tortoiseshell comb.
1920's USA. 5" x 4" high.
Excellent
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A superb quality Mappin & Webb Art Deco Vanity Case and Contents, 1933
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
brush, all in silver with top quality pale green guilloche enamel. A tortoiseshell comb with silver
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H 6.89 in W 18.71 in D 13.98 in
Tortoiseshell Hair Side Comb with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Hair side comb made of tortoiseshell. Germany, 1950's. Adorned with 79 brilliant-cut diamonds
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Flamenco Pierced Celluloid Tortoiseshell Pieneta Hair Comb, Spain - 1924
Located in Tucson, AZ
Just one of the treasures brought back from a mother-daughter world tour, this comb was purchased
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Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Two Prong Hair Comb with Clear Rhinestones
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco faux tortoiseshell two prong hair comb with clear faceted sparkling rhinestones
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Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Two Prong Hair Comb with Faux Pearls
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco faux tortoiseshell two prong hair comb with faux pearl decoration. Measuring
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Mid Century Faux Tortoiseshell Seven Prong Mantilla Hair Comb with Rhinestones
Located in London, GB
Lovely faux tortoiseshell seven prong mantilla hair comb, featuring clear faceted rhinestones and
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Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Four Prong Fan Shaped Hair Comb with Rhinestones
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco faux tortoiseshell four prong fan shaped hair comb with a scalloped edge
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Retro Compact Owned by Joan Fontaine
Located in New Orleans, LA
and well for pressed powder, a refillable lipstick tube, small tortoiseshell comb and lighter, all
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20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb from the late 19th Century. Hand carved tortoiseshell with finely
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Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
comb made of several small parts. (Until the mid-19th century, it was not yet possible to make a comb
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Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is of oval shape with a Tortoiseshell exterior
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
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Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
By John Batson & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
offer this very stylish Silver and tortoiseshell Humidor. The Humidor of elongated rectangular form with
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Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with
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1860s French Hats
Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Tortoiseshell tiara comb for hair surmounted by an element decorated with tortoiseshell volutes
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Materials
Tortoise Shell
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Sumba Comb
Located in New York, NY
Worn by adult noblewomen high on the head, like a crown. These hand cut combs from Sumba are
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Metal
Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of decorative objects, including combs, brush handles
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
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Silver
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Pressed Tortoiseshell Design
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency
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Antique 1810s British Regency Tea Caddies
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Shell
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H 5.91 in W 7.87 in D 5.12 in
Framed Lady's Hair Comb from the 19th Century
Located in Asheville, NC
Carved tortoiseshell ladies comb is flanked by a dragon fan crowned with five ball beads. En suite
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Glass
Diadem Comb in Gold with Micromosaic, Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
Diadem comb in gold featuring seven oval, micromosaic medallions. The removable comb of the diadem
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
Turtleshell hair comb-diadem with chain motif, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Tiara hair comb, in tortoiseshell, topped by an element, also in tortoiseshell, decorated with a
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Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Turtleshell hair comb with butterfly in cutnsteel, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Hairdressing comb with blonde tortoiseshell prongs and cut steel decoration depicting a butterfly
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Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
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Tortoise Shell
Vintage MOSCHINO by PERSOL Tortoiseshell Acetate Brown Sunglasses
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage MOSCHINO by PERSOL sunglasses comes in a brown tortoiseshell acetate featuring a comb arm
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Turtleshell hair comb with snake and mistletoe berries, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Hairdressing comb with spotted tortoiseshell prongs and decoration in silver and stones (rubies and
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Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
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Stone, Silver
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of decorative objects, including combs, brush handles
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several sections. This is typical of
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several sections of 4 teeth each
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several sections of 5 teeth each
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
decorated to the outside with inlaid brass and red tortoiseshell boulle work. The exterior is finished with
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Brass
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several sections of 5 teeth each
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
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Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Tortoiseshell Comb Seated in a Chair
Located in Litchfield, CT
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hair comb, usually of carved Tortoiseshell, but that is not available but I'd love to meet a woman who
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Located in New York, NY
brilliant-cut H-I VS1-VS2 diamonds hinged on tortoiseshell comb. This piece comes with a screwdriver and a
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By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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By Richard Comyns
Located in London, London
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By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
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Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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By Henry Atkin
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Tortoiseshell Comb For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoiseshell comb for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and bone, every tortoiseshell comb was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tortoiseshell comb — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A tortoiseshell comb, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one tortoiseshell comb that is appealing in its simplicity, but Deakin & Francis, Henry Atkin and International Silver produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Tortoiseshell Comb?
Prices for a tortoiseshell comb can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $88 and can go as high as $62,619, while the average can fetch as much as $1,926.
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