Antique Combs

The music is produced by a perfectly preserved steel comb and beautifully accompanied by a vertical chime of six polished brass bells struck by decorative hammers.

The old paint and multiple repaints show a beautiful crackle pattern that adds to its unique character. This Comb sack-back, spindle and brace back Windsor Writing chair / Desk feat...

This tactile cross-section shows the honey-comb structure of pallasites comprised of translucent olivine crystals, often referred to as peridot, set within a lustrous iron-nickel mat...

. - PN 1209, year 1904 - not documented (See Series II, PN 1332 - 1339) Decor: Phaenomen Genre - PG 3/430, year 1903 Colourless glass with a red overlay that is dark at the top an...

Subtle accents of red in the rooster’s comb provide a gentle focal point without disturbing the calm rhythm of the piece.

Both the drum and the castanet can be disengaged and re-engaged at will using the levers to the front of the comb. The movement has been recently fully serviced to put it in excelle...

The bells can be disengaged and re-engaged will using the lever to the front of the combs. The winding lever is stamped with the music box’s serial number 45837, which also appears h...

A charming scene depicting figures combing the shoreline for mussels in Whitby on an overcast day.

Amongst the precious objects created with taste and refine imagination by Gaillard are combs, jewelry, perfume bottles, and bronze vases similar to the one we are presenting.

Stop trigger not working, lacks mechanism to function; lacks one comb; otherwise plays farily well. 20 3/8" x 8.75" x 5 5/8" h.

The modeling emphasizes the contrast between broad, layered plumage and the sharper articulation of the comb, wattles and claws. Surface treatment is notable in the wings and tail, w...

Some of the more complex boxes also have a tiny drum and/or small bells, in addition to the metal comb. For most of the 19th century, the bulk of music box production was concentrat...

The rooster has been expertly hand carved and polychromed for added color and detail. The rooster's comb and wattles are pronounced, as are all of his feathers for added interest to...

Main border of dark brown square double combs. As new condition.

Highly Paint decorated with comb painted background. With all original silvering and gilt decoration.

The movement also features four combs, two of which feature zither bars with decorative harp design controls; a tune selector allowing you to choose which tune to play; a speed contr...

The inclusion of a distinctive wide orange-ground “comb” or crenelated side border creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and the technical finesse ...

Without being a distinct iconographic attribute, the comb in the hair evokes the goddess of love and beauty.

Both the drum and the Janissary can be disengaged and re-engaged at will using the levers at the front of the comb. There is also a hidden extra lever alongside the winding lever tha...

A rare 18th Century comb-back settee in beech with an elm slab seat.

The company also made thimbles, combs, jewelry, and other small items. In 1842, the Congress enacted a tariff which effectively blocked the importation of silverware from outside the...

This excellent piece for storing combs was part of a toilet set designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte around 1923, consisting of a mirror, vases, powder box, needle bo...

At the height of Art Nouveau, he designed jewelry for Siegfried Bing's La Maison de l'Art Nouveau and Julius Meier-Graefe's La Maison Moderne, where he created sophisticated jewelry ...

The exceptional clarity of the angular outlines specifically the minute geometric “comb” and floral motifs scattered within the medallions and the precisely executed checkerboard gua...

along with the distinctive diagonal comb motifs on the field. Size: 1.97m x 1.26m (6ft 6in x 4ft 2in) This rug has light, age related wear, slightly heavier in a couple of areas (see...

The figure has a hollow body construction with finely carved detail and presents the running bird with inset glass eyes, a hinged neck, a crisply carved comb, a double-seater saddle ...

Standing proudly atop a naturalistic rocky base, the bird displays richly layered feathers, a pronounced comb, expressive wattles, and sharply defined talons that elevate the sense o...

The dignitary wears a relatively short triangular wig that does not extend beyond the shoulders, combed with a middle part covering much of the forehead but leaving the ears visible.

The set appears complete and is in good condition except some of the teeth of the comb are broken. The box itself is in good condition except there is a crack to the top, pictured.

A simple 19th century comb-back chair in sun-bleached elm. Beautifully patinated with traces of original paint and some small historic repairs which add to its charm.

The labelled figures include: 1. Ctenophore (comb jelly) 2. Barrel jellyfish (Rhizostoma pulmo) 3.

Each emblem carries intention: the comb for purification, the ceremonial earring for celebration, thunder and rain for abundance, pomegranate trees for youth and fruitfulness, and fa...

The comb and wattles are painted a deep iron-red enamel, with further yellow detailing to the beak and legs.

The back of the rug reveals the tight, even hand-knotting and wool-on-wool foundation characteristic of authentic Kurdish tribal production — every knot tied by hand, every row beate...

Theater - Hair jewelry looking like a comb. Openwork golden metal jewelry created for drama performances.

Stylized birds evoke freedom and spiritual ascent, while comb motifs are often associated with purity and protection of the household.

The spring housing has been adjusted. Comb has been completely tuned. The case has been overhauled. 10 plates are included.

Rare Scottish George III corporation treasury box, dated 1772, of caddy form, the lid with cove molded edge, the front with polychrome decoration commemorating the Edinburgh Corporat...

The vase has an unusual yellow drip design around the body, like a honey comb. It is covered in gold leaf, both on the amethyst part of the vase and on top of the decoration.

. - PN 2/603, year 1902 Decor: 'Argus' chestnut Phenomeneon Genre - PG 2/351, year 1902 Colorless glass with a brown overlay that runs dark to light from top to bottom, dense light ...

The musical movement features 9 engraved bells and plays a selection of 8 mainly operatic tunes as detailed on the original tunesheet. The comb has had a number of teeth professional...

The slightly domed cover terminates in a stylised pineapple finial and the front of the main body is engraved with a crest, a mermaid with a comb and a looking glass in her hand, (as...

Dressed in a smart black jacket with his hair neatly combed back, he has the air of a distinguished, upper class gentleman.

Bamboo basketry continued through the Yayoi period (800–400 BCE – 250 CE) and the Kofun period (250–538), notably in the form of ornamental combs. It was from the Nara period (710–79...

Bamboo basketry continued through the Yayoi period (800–400 BCE – 250 CE) and the Kofun period (250–538), notably in the form of ornamental combs. It was from the Nara period (710–79...

Rose-cut diamonds lend a soft, antique sparkle to the tail and wing feathers, while rubies define the comb and wattle with rich crimson tones. Sapphires and emeralds are thoughtfully...

A lovely Art Nouveau biscuit barrel, made of iridescent art glass with a combed pattern made by Loetz Wwe. with a brass mount by WMF which was originally silverplated.

The musical movement plays two airs with a fine single-piece comb of 61 teeth. The movement is in exceptional condition, complete with its original key.

Venetian commode, ivory-painted background with parcel gilding, having a shaped, molded top over two-stacked drawers mounted with pierced, rocaille pulls, on serpentine stretcher, ra...

The finish of its dishevelled feathers is neat, while the details of comb and the beak are treated with great realism.

The boxes, stamped with the Ando workshop mark, further confirm the authenticity and provenance of the set. The comb retains its tortoiseshell teeth, while the brushes preserve their...

A good antique 18th century American fan/comb back New England maple Windsor armchair, Massachussetts, circa 1780.

His beak, wings, tail, head and body all move as he performs, as a grouping of levers between the combs controls his movements and the set of pipes produce his beautiful song.

This warp faced packing or tent band shows a zig-zag, diamond, square meander, quincunx , triangle, wave and double comb pattern in red, navy, ecru and gold. Square braided tassels a...

Its arched crestrail carved with combing and scrollwork, centered with a leafy cartouche.

Her hair is partly concealed beneath the veil, adorned with a decorative headdress or comb, while her red slippers add a vivid accent to the overall cool tones of the composition.

A fine windsor armchair with high comb back incorporating top rail with shell and scrolled ear ends, central shaped vasiform splat over continuous bent arm with forward arm supports,...

This handsome fella is a Rhode Island Red, like in the old Kellog’s advert. His large red comb and wattles are magnificent. His plumage is beautifully depicted with the dark curly f...

As was typical of similar designs from this era, it employs a rotating pinned cylinder that engages with a comb to produce melodies. After one tune concludes, the cylinder shifts sli...

Modeled as a Chinaman , the tail formed as the Chinaman’s pigtail, his head forming the cover with his hair comb forming the finial. Reference "Majolica" of Karmason-Stacke Page 2.