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Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

Art Deco Pave Ball Comb
Located in New York, NY
sapphire paste stones on top of a faux tortoiseshell comb. 1920's USA. 5" x 4" high. Excellent
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1920s American Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

Flamenco Pierced Celluloid Tortoiseshell Pieneta Hair Comb, Spain - 1924
Located in Tucson, AZ
Just one of the treasures brought back from a mother-daughter world tour, this comb was purchased
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1920s Spanish Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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 Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
comb made of several small parts. (Until the mid-19th century, it was not yet possible to make a comb
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1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel

Antique Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
H 1.11 in W 3.55 in D 2.09 in
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is of oval shape with a Tortoiseshell exterior
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Silver

Antique Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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H 3.74 in W 4.53 in D 3.15 in
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 Tortoiseshell Comb

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 Tortoiseshell Comb

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Edwardian Paste Hair Comb Ornament Mantilla
Located in Romford, GB
tortoiseshell hair comb decorated with beautiful paste crystals . This is a really amazing piece. It's in
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of decorative objects, including combs, brush handles
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Silver

Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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H 4.3 in W 6.9 in D 3.75 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 Tortoiseshell Comb

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency
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1810s British Regency Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

Materials

Shell

Antique Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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H 5.91 in W 7.87 in D 5.12 in
Diadem Comb in Gold with Micromosaic, Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
Diadem comb in gold featuring seven oval, micromosaic medallions. The removable comb of the diadem
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Gold

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 Tortoiseshell Comb

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Tortoise Shell

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 Tortoiseshell Comb

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Tortoise Shell

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 Tortoiseshell Comb

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Stone, Silver

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of decorative objects, including combs, brush handles
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several sections. This is typical of
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several sections of 4 teeth each
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several sections of 5 teeth each
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
decorated to the outside with inlaid brass and red tortoiseshell boulle work. The exterior is finished with
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Brass

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several sections of 5 teeth each
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

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Ivory Bridal Trousseau Lacquered Satin Skirt Leg Step-In Romper Teddy –XS, 1920s
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Located in Tucson, AZ
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Carlo and Arthur Giuliano Antique Diamond Wing Brooch circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond wing brooch, attributed to Carlo and Arthur Giuliano, circa 1900. A gold and silver brooch in the form of a pair of outstretched wings, the wings with one hundred and...
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Early 1900s Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Yellow Gold, Silver

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Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Tortoiseshell Comb Seated in a Chair
Located in Litchfield, CT
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1830s Folk Art Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

Gold and Lapis Lazuli Etruscan Revival Parure, French, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
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1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

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1820s British Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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17th Century Jamaican Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Tiara Comb Brooch
Located in New York, NY
brilliant-cut H-I VS1-VS2 diamonds hinged on tortoiseshell comb. This piece comes with a screwdriver and a
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20th Century French Edwardian Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Ten-Piece Vanity Set
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Sterling Silver

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Ten-Piece Vanity Set
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Sterling Silver Dressing Table Set
By Richard Comyns
Located in London, London
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1920s English Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Dressing Table Set
Sterling Silver Dressing Table Set
H 2.96 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in
1920s Mantilla Tortoiseshell Hair Comb
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A very beautiful Spanish mantilla style hair comb in faux tortoiseshell effect, made of celluoid
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
By Henry Atkin
Located in Northampton, GB
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
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Located in London, GB
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1890s English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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19th Century French Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Located in London, GB
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19th Century French Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Located in London, GB
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19th Century French Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Located in London, GB
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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1925 Sterling Silver Cut Glass and Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Set
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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1920s English Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Antique Boulle Mantel Clock by E. Villemsens, Paris, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
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1890s French Antique Tortoiseshell Comb

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Antique Tortoiseshell Comb For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique tortoiseshell comb for your home. Frequently made of bone, tortoise shell and metal, every antique tortoiseshell comb was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique tortoiseshell comb you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique tortoiseshell comb, those designed in Regency styles are of considerable interest. Moschino each produced at least one beautiful antique tortoiseshell comb that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Tortoiseshell Comb?

Prices for an antique tortoiseshell comb can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $97 and can go as high as $20,694, while the average can fetch as much as $986.