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Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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 Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb
Located in New York, NY
coral with lovely dimensional design all set onto tortoise shell comb base. Mid 19th Century. 3.5" x 4
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1860s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Antique Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb
Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb
$1,950
H 4 in W 3.5 in D 1 in
Antique Tortoise Shell Bow Gold Piqué Hair Comb
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly unusual hair comb in the shape of bow. The finely carved tortoise shell bow is decorated
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1860s English Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and large antique 19th century tortoise shell, celluloid, or Bakelite hair comb or head
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Mid-19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Plastic

Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
two-leg tortoise shell hair comb displaying the coveted mottled brown and tan color, rare in its
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1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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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Early 20th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.
Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.
$1,083
H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 1.75 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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19th Century Chinese Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Tortoise Shell, Glass

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 Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Tortoise Shell

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 Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Tortoise Shell

Coral and Onyx Turtleshell Hair Comb-Diadem, United States, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Rare hair comb, diadem, turtleshell, surmounted by a gilt silver element decorated with volutes in
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Late 19th Century American Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Coral, Gold

Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
of comb material; tortoise shell and boxwood. The chest has two locks, intended for two office
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Mid-18th Century Scottish George III Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Wood

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Pair of Victorian Tortoise Shell Hair Combs
Located in Bozeman, MT
anniversary this November. See you there! Tortoise shell combs, one with gold-wash
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Extensive Tortoise Shell & Sterling Silver Vanity in Travel Case
Located in South Coast, CA
, including the completely undamaged tortoise shell comb. The brushes have boar bristle, and are complete, and
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Leather

Celluloid Hair Comb with Butterfly Motif
Located in Toronto, ON
Carved tortoise shell lucite hair-comb with rhinestone and hand painted butterfly motif.
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Magnificent French Gold Turquoise Hair Comb
Located in Wimberley, TX
tortoise shell hair comb of gold, natural turquoise and black enamel combine in a characteristically large
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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18k Gold

Victorian Gold and Tortoise Shell Back Comb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous Victorian era back comb crafted in 18K gold, atop of tortoise shell teeth. Garnished
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Spanish Oversized Peinata Hair Comb Faux Tortoise Shell, Carved, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
form. The peineta, or hair comb, is traditionally worn under a lace veil known as a mantilla. The
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Early 20th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

1880s Victorian Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1880s Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb. Features an
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tortoise Shell Rose Cut Diamond Silver Hair Comb Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
special gift. Made of tortoise shell, silver and tastefully accented with rose cut diamonds set in silver
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Diamond, Silver

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Starburst Pin Pendant and Hair Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
. Accompanying the starburst is a hair comb carved from natural tortoise shell. When the pin stem is removed from
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Jamaican Colonial Engraved Tortoiseshell Comb-Case with Two Combs, Dated 1670
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare Jamaican engraved tortoiseshell comb-case with two combs Former British
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17th Century Jamaican Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Silver

Vintage Sterling Art Deco Vanity Set Brush, Comb and Mirror, Original Box
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
set features a nice raised beaded design around the edges and tortoise shell on the comb. In its
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Tortoise Shell Gold Hair Combs
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Tortoise Shell and 14K yellow Gold matched pair of Hair Combs. measuring 4 inch in
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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14k Gold

Late Victorian Tortoise Shell Natural Pearl Gold Hair Comb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Tortoise Shell Natural Pearl Gold Hair Comb, measuring 3 1/2 inch wide and 2 3/8 inch in
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1910s American Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Gold Platinum and Diamond Tortoise Shell Hair Combs
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 Hair combs, Tortoise Shell with 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Mounts set with Rose cut
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vienna Köchert Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Tortoise Shell Gold Silver Hair Comb
By Kochert
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisite carved tortoise shell hair comb is decorated with undulated, chiselled gold wire
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1890s Austrian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

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 Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Stone, Silver

late Victorian Large Diamond Silver Gold Hair Comb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Silver Top with Gold back and Tortoise Shell Hair Comb, set with approximately 5 carats
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Italian 800 Silver Gold Vermeil Hand Painted Enamel Comb
Located in Washington Depot, CT
, with painted faux turquoise details. Tortoise shell design comb inside. Measures 4 3/8" long, 1 1/4
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Silver

FABERGE Pair of Tortoise Shell Hair Combs
By Fabergé
Located in Redmond, WA
A pair of diamond-set tortoise shell hair combs, circa 1910. Each comb is decorated with a band of
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20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Pair of Portraits of a Prosperous Couple
Located in Sheffield, MA
done, as evidenced by the tortoise shell comb in the woman's hair and the soft use of color on the
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19th Century American Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Antique Tortoise Shell Hair Comb
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique tortoise shell hair comb, with a gold and pearl ornamented top.
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Yellow Gold

Tortoise Shell, Diamond and Platinum Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise shell, platinum and diamond hair comb It is very unusal to find this piece in such
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20th Century American Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Diamond, Platinum

Large Antique Indonesian Sumba Tribal Headdress Wedding Comb Oriental Asian Art
Located in London, GB
Large antique Indonesian Sumba Tribal headdress wedding comb Oriental Asian art A stunning rare
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Tortoise Shell

ART DECO Diamond Platinum Pearl Tortoise Shell Hair Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a beauty; creamy white with hints of pink. The comb is tortoise shell. There are no cracks in the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Swallow Wedding Comb in 18 Karats Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
bakelite (imitating blonde tortoise shell). Wedding hair comb, Art Nouveau period - Edwardian period
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Georgian Hair Ornament
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exquisite tortoise shell hair comb with 15ct. yellow gold sheaf of wheat and grape leaf motif
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

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Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.51 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds Dimensions: 33 x 20m...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Diamond, Platinum

John Galliano black mesh top with tattoo motifs, fw 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival top ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Constructed from black nylon-viscose mesh ▪ Allover tattoo motifs featuring flags, roses and snakes ▪ Long fitted sleeves ▪ Size Sm...
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1990s French Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat W/ Singed Ostrich Feathers
By Milgrim
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat with Singed Feathers. A dramatic Sally Milgrim design with the sculptural appeal of large curled and singed ostrich plumes and pure...
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1940s American Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Snow Globe Red Chanel Number 5
By Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
Rare limited edition of a Chanel Snow Ball, which are only for VIP Customers in excellent condition and with the original box. It features the iconic Chanel Number 5 perfume bottle, ...
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2010s French Hollywood Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Acrylic

Snow Globe Red Chanel Number 5
Snow Globe Red Chanel Number 5
$915
H 4.34 in Dm 3.94 in
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Evening Gown with Red Scarf S/S 2016 Sz 2/4
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Ralph Lauren Purple Label - Full length white evening gown with dramatic red flowing attached scarf. The simplistic beauty of this gown is striking and elegant. The fabric is white...
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2010s American Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that would be a lovely collection. Feel free to call or email with questions. Priced per b...
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19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Tortoise Shell

Graff Tilda’s Bows In Diamonds
By Graff
Located in Weston, MA
Capturing the delicacy of a freshly tied bow by hand, Graff diamonds recreate the silk out of lively stones. The Tilda’s bow collection is a life-like recreation of the bow motif whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Graff Tilda’s Bows In Diamonds
Graff Tilda’s Bows In Diamonds
$21,000 / set
W 0.63 in L 0.69 in
Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 250cm, width 54cm, depth 33cm This superb longcase clock is a ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Malachite, Ormolu

Chanel Classic Flap Rare Vintage Orylag Black and Grey Tweed Fur Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Classic Flap Orylag Fur Grey Tweed 2005 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Silver hardware Classic CC turn lock Black microfiber Chanel logo interior lining Center zippered p...
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Early 2000s French Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: Fall 2004 Gold accent Black suede book motif Diamond quilted Signature CC patch Tassel detail In...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Alexander McQueen Chiffon Embellished Dress With Ostrich Feathers, FW 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen museum-grade evening dress featuring a high ruffled collar and elaborate bugle bead embroidery on the front and back. The dress is constructed from layers of olive ...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC. The sphinxes of the Serape...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
$875,000
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Nu - Cubist Nude Oil Painting by Andre Masson
By André Masson
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas nude figure circa 1946 by French painter Andre Masson. The work, painted in mostly greens and blues, depicts a front view of a seated nude woman. Signature: Si...
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1940s Cubist Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Canvas, Oil

Set of Twelve Paris Exhibition Plates
By Sarraguemines
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve Paris Exhibition plates. Twelve Sarraguemines creamware souvenir plates from the Universal Exposition of 1889 in Paris Twelve different scenes on creamware ground repr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Creamware

Set of Twelve Paris Exhibition Plates
Set of Twelve Paris Exhibition Plates
$1,300 / set
H 1 in Dm 8.5 in
Gucci 5 Piece Desk Set in Crocodile/Alligator Gifted by Frank Sinatra
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous Gucci 5 piece Desk set in a Crocodile or Allifgator grain leather or real skin. It was gifted by Frank Sinatra to his close friend and neighbor Daniel Schwartz of Rancho M...
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1970s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Leather

ALAIA black leather TRENCH COAT Jacket 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia trench coat in black lambskin. With wide notch colar, belt loops at the waist, two flap pockets on the front sides, box pleat on the back, and woven seams. Closes with flat let...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Antique Tortoise Shell Combs For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique tortoise shell combs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Victorian and Edwardian are consistently popular styles when it comes to antique tortoise shell combs. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Kochert are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 4, are particularly popular. There are many old european cut and rose cut antique tortoise shell combs for sale.

How Much are Antique Tortoise Shell Combs?

Prices for antique tortoise shell combs start at $350 and top out at $5,337 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $1,450.