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Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb

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
Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb

Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb

$1,950

H 4 in W 3.5 in D 1 in

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

19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece
19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece

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

Materials

Plastic

Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb

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

Materials

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

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.
Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.

$1,052

H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 1.75 in

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Framed Lady's Hair Comb from the 19th Century
Framed Lady's Hair Comb from the 19th Century

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

Turtleshell hair comb with butterfly in cutnsteel, France 1900.
Turtleshell hair comb with butterfly in cutnsteel, France 1900.

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem with chain motif, France 1900.
Turtleshell hair comb-diadem with chain motif, France 1900.

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Coral and Onyx Turtleshell Hair Comb-Diadem, United States, 1880
Coral and Onyx Turtleshell Hair Comb-Diadem, United States, 1880

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

Materials

Coral, Gold

Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box
Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box

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

Materials

Wood

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Pair of Victorian Tortoise Shell Hair Combs

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
Extensive Tortoise Shell & Sterling Silver Vanity in Travel Case

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

Materials

Leather

Celluloid Hair Comb with Butterfly Motif
Celluloid Hair Comb with Butterfly Motif

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
Magnificent French Gold Turquoise Hair Comb

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

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Gold and Tortoise Shell Back Comb
Victorian Gold and Tortoise Shell Back Comb

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1880s Victorian Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb 14 Karat Gold
1880s Victorian Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb 14 Karat Gold

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

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tortoise Shell Rose Cut Diamond Silver Hair Comb Clip
Antique Tortoise Shell Rose Cut Diamond Silver Hair Comb Clip

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

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Spanish Oversized Peinata Hair Comb Faux Tortoise Shell, Carved, 1920s
Spanish Oversized Peinata Hair Comb Faux Tortoise Shell, Carved, 1920s

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

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Starburst Pin Pendant and Hair Pin
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Starburst Pin Pendant and Hair Pin

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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Jamaican Colonial Engraved Tortoiseshell Comb-Case with Two Combs, Dated 1670
Jamaican Colonial Engraved Tortoiseshell Comb-Case with Two Combs, Dated 1670

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

Materials

Silver

Vintage Sterling Art Deco Vanity Set Brush, Comb and Mirror, Original Box
Vintage Sterling Art Deco Vanity Set Brush, Comb and Mirror, Original Box

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Tortoise Shell Gold Hair Combs
Late Victorian Tortoise Shell Gold Hair Combs

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

Materials

14k Gold

Late Victorian Tortoise Shell Natural Pearl Gold Hair Comb
Late Victorian Tortoise Shell Natural Pearl Gold Hair Comb

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

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Gold Platinum and Diamond Tortoise Shell Hair Combs
Edwardian Gold Platinum and Diamond Tortoise Shell Hair Combs

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

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vienna Köchert Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Tortoise Shell Gold Silver Hair Comb
Vienna Köchert Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Tortoise Shell Gold Silver Hair Comb

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Turtleshell hair comb with snake and mistletoe berries, France 1900.
Turtleshell hair comb with snake and mistletoe berries, France 1900.

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

Materials

Stone, Silver

late Victorian Large Diamond Silver Gold Hair Comb
late Victorian Large Diamond Silver Gold Hair Comb

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Italian 800 Silver Gold Vermeil Hand Painted Enamel Comb
Antique Italian 800 Silver Gold Vermeil Hand Painted Enamel Comb

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

Materials

Silver

Pair of Portraits of a Prosperous Couple
Pair of Portraits of a Prosperous Couple

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

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

Materials

Yellow Gold

FABERGE Pair of Tortoise Shell Hair Combs
FABERGE Pair of Tortoise Shell Hair Combs

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

Tortoise Shell, Diamond and Platinum Hair Comb

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

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Antique Indonesian Sumba Tribal Headdress Wedding Comb Oriental Asian Art
Large Antique Indonesian Sumba Tribal Headdress Wedding Comb Oriental Asian Art

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell

ART DECO Diamond Platinum Pearl Tortoise Shell Hair Pin
ART DECO Diamond Platinum Pearl Tortoise Shell Hair Pin

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

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Swallow Wedding Comb in 18 Karats Gold
Edwardian Swallow Wedding Comb in 18 Karats Gold

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

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Georgian  Hair  Ornament

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

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

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Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag

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By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills

Located in Tustin, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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FABULOUS Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Les Solaris Blouse Top Sheer Net Leather

By Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning Thierry Mugler Couture creation, SS2001 Les Solarisées Collection. Extremely rare and fabulous vintage Couture piece, documented seen on the Runway. Dripping in celestial se...

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Early 2000s French Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Henig Furs Natural Ranch Black Fox Wide-Brim Fur Hat

Henig Furs Natural Ranch Black Fox Wide-Brim Fur Hat

Located in New York, NY

Henig Furs wonderfully elegant wide brim natural ranch black fox fur hat measures 25" in circumference. The outer brim measures 47" in circumference, height is 6". ...

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1990s Canadian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress

Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress

By JEAN LOUIS COUTURE, Jean Louis

Located in Water Mill, NY

A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner corset, spaghetti straps and the long full skirt is comprised of 4 tiers. It is ful...

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1960s French Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Skeleton Kaleidoscope Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-Tinction" Designer: Alexander...

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Early 2000s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Cartier Paris 5cts Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris 5cts Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 5cts Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

A fabulous pair of vintage Cartier Paris diamond huggie-hoop earrings. They showcase approximately 5 carats of sparkling diamonds set in shimmering 18 karat yellow gold. Each earring...

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Late 20th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6

Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6

By Jacques Fath

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...

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2010s French Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny

1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny

By Moschino

Located in Concord, NC

Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...

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1990s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...

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1990s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Alexander McQueen 2003 Cherry Skirt in Black and Red Silk
Alexander McQueen 2003 Cherry Skirt in Black and Red Silk

Alexander McQueen 2003 Cherry Skirt in Black and Red Silk

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Alexander McQueen floaty silk chiffon bias cut ruffle skirt from Spring/Summer 2003. Semi-sheer colorful cherry patterned chiffon over a solid cream silk lining. Curving seam detail ...

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Early 2000s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW

Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW

$17,800

H 4.51 in D 1.76 in L 6.51 in

Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...

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2010s European Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch

UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...

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Early 2000s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress
Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress

Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress

By Zuhair Murad

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE An incredibly rare dress from Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2006 This really is a work of art, a tasseled flapper style mini dress. The dress is sheer mesh and i...

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Early 2000s Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Unique YSL hanky hem cocktail/evening dress from the early 1980's. The lace trim along the hem and all over the bodice has a touch of sparkle with jet black beading. Full flare to th...

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1980s French Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

Located in New York, NY

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

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1950s 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.