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What were old combs made of?
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Old combs were made out of a variety of different materials. These include ivory, animal bone, and tortoise shell. Wood options were also made, generally using box wood and cherry wood. Find an assortment of combs made from a variety of materials from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Paste Set Victorian Comb
Located in New York, NY
Attractive comb with a fretwork of varisized crystals on a blond celluloid base. Wonderful
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Accessories
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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1870s British Hats
Lovely Tortoise Pique Comb Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise Pique Comb Victorian with gold dot decoration. The comb is carved with a floral cutwork
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1870s French Hats
Art Deco Pave Ball Comb
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Pave Ball Comb form the 1920's. Graduated half spheres are pave set with emerald and
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1920s American Hats
Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb
Located in New York, NY
Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb with an ornate branch and bead crown motif. Deep red Italian
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1860s Italian Hats
Celluloid Comb with Pave Florals
Located in New York, NY
Charming transparent celluloid comb from the 1930's with enamel florals inserted with pave accents
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