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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"
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1860s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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.
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

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

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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Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Cut Steel butterfly hair comb
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era hair comb. It is a two pronged celluloid hair comb in a yellow shade. The top is adorned with a pretty cut steel butterfly. Cut steel was populari...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Cut Steel

Victorian Velvet Cape with Beaded and Feather Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian velvet cape with beaded appliqué and feather trim. Chenille trim along neckline and hem of cape. Hook and eye closures along front opening. Quilted silk lining.
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1890s Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Versace plum and chartreuse ombré pleated silk chiffon evening dress, ss 2006
By Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Versace evening dress ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Spring-Summer 2006 ▪ Constructed from ombré silk chiffon in a shades of plum and chartreuse ▪ Finely pleated bodice ...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

2012 Runway Documented Prada Flame Shoes
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
The iconic Prada flame heels were created as part of the brand’s Spring 2012 collection amassing a fanbase that comprised shoe fanatics, influential editors and celebrities. Designe...
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2010s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring...
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2010s Turkish Modern Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Garnet, 14k Gold

F/W 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Ad Black Sequin Sheer Slit Gown
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black sequin Gianni Versace gown, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2002 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look 55 o...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Tom Ford brown multi-fur long coat with curved pattern, fw 2015
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
▪ Tom Ford multi-fur long coat ▪ North American Beaver, Mink, Coypu, Persian Lamb ▪ 1970s inspired pattern made up of many impressive sinuous seams that curve and undulate ▪ Horn bu...
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2010s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Louis Vuitton Fabulous 60's Mod Red Tartan Coat with Fur Trim F/W 2004 Size 34FR
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Louis Vuitton - Runway collection coat Fall/Winter 2004. This chic red tartan coat is trimmed with fitch fur collar and cuffs. The coat is lined and closes with the matching belt. ...
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Early 2000s French Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Vivienne Westwood white and grey checked corset, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood white and grey checked corset - designed to cinch the waist and push the breasts up. Spring-Summer 1994
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1990s British Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Thierry Mugler Couture FW 1997 Goddess Silk Evening Gown Red Dress
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Couture Goddess Evening Gown Assuming Fall Winter 1997 Collection The most stunning Thierry Mugler evening gown. Vibrant red made of gorgeous glowing Si...
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1990s French Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Vintage 1920's Silk devoré coney lined flapper coat purple velvet coat UK 8-10
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most sumptuous Silk organza & silk velvet Devore, in a palette or violet and purple, boasting a bold floral pattern, and lined in snowy white coney, this original 192...
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1920s Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

1930 Lilly Dache Paris Black Spiral Horsehair Ribbon Picture Hat & Wire Brim
By Lilly Daché
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Lilly Dache - Paris black horsehair spiral ribbon cloche hat with wide wired brim. Fits down low and close to the head for a sculpted silhouette. Brim is extravagant and unusua...
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1930s American Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

Antique French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This hair comb was handcrafted in the late 1830's, the engraving in the centre is typical for the design of the second quarter of the nineteenth The design of this hair comb feature...
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1830s French Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

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Silver

Pierre Cardin Tiny Red heart Polka dot Vintage bustier - Black lace Corset
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Sheffield, GB
Pierre Cardin circa 1990 black lace Bustier, crafted from a stretchy nylon/ elastane blended material in a delicate tiny red hearts polka dot print. USA 38B / Recomended Size UK10-1...
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1990s Antique Tortoise Shell Combs

1930s Marigold Embroidered Black Silk Piano Shawl with Long Fringe All Around
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Marigold Cabbage Rose Embroidered Black Silk Piano Shawl with Long Hand-Knotted Fringe All Around: Very large and in excellent condition. Antique hand-embroidered from China, ...
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1930s Chinese 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.