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Brown Matte Alligator Top Handle Hourglass Purse with Comb and Mirror, 1950s
Brown Matte Alligator Top Handle Hourglass Purse with Comb and Mirror, 1950s

Brown Matte Alligator Top Handle Hourglass Purse with Comb and Mirror, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Vintage alligator handbag with self-covered top frame and single top handle; interior zippered side pocket with open pocket beneath containing mirror and faux tortoise comb. Brass f...

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb
Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb

Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb from the late 19th Century. Hand carved tortoiseshell with finely applied gold accents.

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1870s British Hats

Lovely Tortoise Pique Comb Victorian
Lovely Tortoise Pique Comb Victorian

Lovely Tortoise Pique Comb Victorian

Located in New York, NY

Tortoise Pique Comb Victorian with gold dot decoration.

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1870s French Hats

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 piece with an intricate carved floral and open scroll work design.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectible Jewelry

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

This highly collectible Victorian jewel is composed by an old-cut diamond-set star mounted in silver-on-gold which is mounted onto a two-leg tortoise shell hair comb displaying the c...

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Antique 1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

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 with mid century shadowbox frame, this piece is in fine condition for its age.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

Tortoiseshell Hair Comb Diadem, France, Early 20th Century, 1900
Tortoiseshell Hair Comb Diadem, France, Early 20th Century, 1900

Tortoiseshell Hair Comb Diadem, France, Early 20th Century, 1900

Located in Milan, IT

Tortoiseshell tiara comb for hair surmounted by an element decorated with tortoiseshell volutes. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)

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Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

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 sculpted chain motif sloping down from the center towards the edges. France circa 190...

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Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)

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Early 20th Century French Other Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb
Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb

Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb

Located in New York, NY

Deep red Italian coral with lovely dimensional design all set onto tortoise shell comb base. Mid 19th Century. 3.5" x 4" high.

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1860s Italian Hats

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

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...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Scottish George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts
Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts

Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts

By Mauboussin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Inside the clutch Mauboussin has designed a ladies essential bag including mini perfume bottle, Chanel lipstick, Chanel powder, a mirror, a tortoise shell comb and a lever hinged mot...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Vanity Items

Materials

Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...

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Tiffany & Co. Tortoise Gold Comb
Tiffany & Co. Tortoise Gold Comb

Tiffany & Co. Tortoise Gold Comb

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H 2.5 in W 3.5 in

Tiffany & Co. Tortoise Gold Comb

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bedford, NY

Tiffany & Co. 14kt gold and tortoise comb. Made in the 1920s. Size is 3 1/2" X 2 1/2".

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Pair of Victorian Tortoise Shell Hair Combs

Pair of Victorian Tortoise Shell Hair Combs

Located in Bozeman, MT

Tortoise shell combs, one with gold-wash filigree decoration.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

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 More Jewelry

Magnificent French Gold Turquoise Hair Comb
Magnificent French Gold Turquoise Hair Comb

Magnificent French Gold Turquoise Hair Comb

Located in Wimberley, TX

An object as simple as a hair comb can embody an entire artistic style. This magnificent natural tortoise shell hair comb of gold, natural turquoise and black enamel combine in a cha...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

For a Lifetime: Victorian Diamond Hair Comb
For a Lifetime: Victorian Diamond Hair Comb

For a Lifetime: Victorian Diamond Hair Comb

Located in Wimberley, TX

A marvelous double prong comb of natural tortoise shell unfolds its hues of golden honey and warm amber in a demonstration of the beauty of natural material.

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

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

And all of the English sterling and tortoise shell pique-worked vanity items are there, including the completely undamaged tortoise shell comb.

Category

Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

1890s Moonstone Gold Hair Comb
1890s Moonstone Gold Hair Comb

1890s Moonstone Gold Hair Comb

Located in Chicago, IL

There is a hinge attachment to the Tortoise comb so that this can be worn as a hair comb in the back or as a Tiera in the front.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, 15k Gold

Therese Ahrens Beaded Bow Hair Ornament, 1950's
Therese Ahrens Beaded Bow Hair Ornament, 1950's

Therese Ahrens Beaded Bow Hair Ornament, 1950's

By Therese Ahrens

Located in Atlanta, GA

The grosgrain body is wired to keep the bow in pristine shape. A faux tortoise comb is stitched to the back and serves as a great anchor for placing the bow into a wonderful updo.

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1950s American Hats

Balenciaga Haute Couture Hat
Balenciaga Haute Couture Hat

Balenciaga Haute Couture Hat

By Balenciaga

Located in New Hope, PA

The simple black crown has a tortoise comb on the right side and a covered wire at the center back for the added security of a hairpin.

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1950s French Hats

Tiffany Gold and Tortoise Shell  Comb
Tiffany Gold and Tortoise Shell  Comb

Tiffany Gold and Tortoise Shell Comb

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tiffany 18k gold and tortoise shell comb. With it's original signed pouch.

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Jewelry

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tortoise Shell Comb in 2 Tone 18K Gold
Tortoise Shell Comb in 2 Tone 18K Gold

Tortoise Shell Comb in 2 Tone 18K Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful comb handmade out of 18k white and yellow gold and tortoise shell.

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20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

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 intricate, Filigree Crown motif design crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Vanity Items

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

The comb measures 5 x 1.75 inches (13 x 4 cm). Weight 12.7 grams.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Vanity Items

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

Exquisite Spanish peinata carved in an art nouveau filigree design. Wearable art in it's truest form. The peineta, or hair comb, is traditionally worn under a lace veil known as a m...

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Early 20th Century Miscellaneous

Art Nouveau Large Gold Gemstone and Tortoise Mounted Hair Comb by Carter Gough
Art Nouveau Large Gold Gemstone and Tortoise Mounted Hair Comb by Carter Gough

Art Nouveau Large Gold Gemstone and Tortoise Mounted Hair Comb by Carter Gough

By Carter Gough & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 signed Carter Gough & Co. of Newark New Jersey, Exceptional Art Nouveau Hair Comb, Mounted on Tortoise the 14K Gold workmanship is heavily chased in a Floral Art Nouveau...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 14k Gold

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

This set features a nice raised beaded design around the edges and tortoise shell on the comb. In its original box. The box measures 13 and one half inches long, the mirror is Nine i...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s Sterling Silver Retractable Comb with Cabochon Saphire by Collins & Cook
1930s Sterling Silver Retractable Comb with Cabochon Saphire by Collins & Cook

1930s Sterling Silver Retractable Comb with Cabochon Saphire by Collins & Cook

By Collins & Cook

Located in CA, CA

A small silver cased retractable comb with engraved decoration. An attractive slide action with mounted cabochon sapphire, sterling silver case and faux tortoise shell comb.

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Givenchy Haute Couture Feather Hair Ornament
Givenchy Haute Couture Feather Hair Ornament

Givenchy Haute Couture Feather Hair Ornament

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

This elegant hair ornament from Givenchy Haute Couture has fanciful feathers that are wrapped with black satin and secured to a tortoise look hair comb. It is in pristine, unworn con...

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20th Century French Hats

Givenchy Haute Couture Feather Hair Ornament
Givenchy Haute Couture Feather Hair Ornament

Givenchy Haute Couture Feather Hair Ornament

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

This elegant hair ornament from Givenchy Haute Couture has fanciful feathers that are wrapped with black velvet and secured to a tortoise look hair comb. It is in pristine, unworn co...

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20th Century French Hats

C.1950 I. Magnin Black Wool Felt Tilt Hat
C.1950 I. Magnin Black Wool Felt Tilt Hat

C.1950 I. Magnin Black Wool Felt Tilt Hat

By I. Magnin

Located in Atlanta, GA

The inner rim is lined with a grosgrain ribbon band and a faux tortoise comb is sewn into one side for anchoring the hat at just the right angle.

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1950s American Hats

Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb
Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb

Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb

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H 1.75 in L 5 in

Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb. Hand carved tortoiseshell with a gentle curve at tip, is then hand studded with tiny gold balls in a decorative pattern. 1880's UK.

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1880s British Hats

Diamond platinum Tortoise Shell Comb
Diamond platinum Tortoise Shell Comb

Diamond platinum Tortoise Shell Comb

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A lovely multihued tortoise shell comb that has been perfectly complimented by numerous rose cut diamonds elegantly set in platinum.

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Vintage 1950s Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond

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 motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell to create a light, open fretwork ...

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1860s French Hats

Victorian Amethyst Gold Tortoise Hair Combs

Victorian Amethyst Gold Tortoise Hair Combs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of fine Victorian period hair combs, the body made in tortoise, the top in decorated gold, highlighted with amethysts.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

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 length and 1 5/8 inch wide.

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Gucci Tortoise Shell Comb with Case / SATURDAY SALE
Gucci Tortoise Shell Comb with Case / SATURDAY SALE

Gucci Tortoise Shell Comb with Case / SATURDAY SALE

By Gucci

Located in North Miami, FL

This handsome mint condition Gucci comb slides into the accompanying brass and black metal holder. Sleek, Chic, and Forever. Perfect for a man or woman. NOTE: THIS WILL BE ON THE ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vanity Items

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Tortoise Comb For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate tortoise comb for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. If you’re looking for a tortoise comb from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoise comb from Fabergé, Kochert and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any tortoise comb from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 6 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut alternatives.

How Much is a Tortoise Comb?

The price for a tortoise comb starts at $145 and tops out at $9,500 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $1,265.