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Tortoise Shell 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

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

Category

Antique 1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

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

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.

$1,073

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

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

Category

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

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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Antique Late 19th Century American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Gold

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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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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

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

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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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

Lovely jeweled comb that is a great addition to your hair accessories collection and also makes a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Silver

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

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Jewelry

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

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Chapeaux Woven Checkerboard Pillbox Hat, 1960s
Christian Dior Chapeaux Woven Checkerboard Pillbox Hat, 1960s

Christian Dior Chapeaux Woven Checkerboard Pillbox Hat, 1960s

By Christian Dior

Located in Tucson, AZ

self bow at left side. Faux tortoise shell hair combs attached each interior side; interior grosgrain

Category

1960s French Hats

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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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Lucite Tortoise Shell Carved Matador Hair Comb c 1960s
Lucite Tortoise Shell Carved Matador Hair Comb c 1960s

Lucite Tortoise Shell Carved Matador Hair Comb c 1960s

Located in University City, MO

Lucite tortoise shell carved matador hair comb The unique lucite hair comb is designed with a

Category

1960s Unknown Hats

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

Category

Vintage 1910s American Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Silver

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.

Category

20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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

Category

20th Century Russian Edwardian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

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

Category

20th Century American Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Victorian Piqué Star Hair Comb
Large Victorian Piqué Star Hair Comb

Large Victorian Piqué Star Hair Comb

Located in New York, NY

silver are inlaid onto tortoise shell to create patterns. This hair comb can be worn from upwards or

Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

Located in New York, NY

Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag

Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag

By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills

Located in Tustin, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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

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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

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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier

1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, black lace dress with blush pink lining and molded busier designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1993. This is a very collectible and highly documented piece. Lace...

Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382
Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382

Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382 Brand/Designer: CARTIER Model Name: Delices De Cartier Reference Number: 3382 Gender: Ladies Movement: Quartz Cas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1990s Chanel Collection 18 Black Chiffon Gown with Gold Chain Belt
1990s Chanel Collection 18 Black Chiffon Gown with Gold Chain Belt

1990s Chanel Collection 18 Black Chiffon Gown with Gold Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chanel Grecian inspired gown from the 1990s, collection 18. Pleated black silk chiffon with black cut velvet 1.5" thick straps. V neckline with an empire waist that is embellished wi...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

$198,500 / set

H 10 in W 22.5 in D 12 in

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Tableware

Materials

Silver

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Holy Grail Thierry Mugler Dress Iman SS 1986 Runway Documented

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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1913 Rene Lalique Leurs Ames Perfume Bottle D'Orsay Frosted Glass Sepia Patina
1913 Rene Lalique Leurs Ames Perfume Bottle D'Orsay Frosted Glass Sepia Patina

1913 Rene Lalique Leurs Ames Perfume Bottle D'Orsay Frosted Glass Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Leurs Ames" tiara perfume bottle made in 1913 for D'Orsay in molded clear glass with sepia patina. Molded signature on bottom. Exceptional and extremely rare bottl...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

CARTIER 1935 Art Deco Lady Concealed Watch Purse Tools In 14Kt Yellow Gold
CARTIER 1935 Art Deco Lady Concealed Watch Purse Tools In 14Kt Yellow Gold

CARTIER 1935 Art Deco Lady Concealed Watch Purse Tools In 14Kt Yellow Gold

$8,680Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.76 in W 0.59 in D 0.31 in

CARTIER 1935 Art Deco Lady Concealed Watch Purse Tools In 14Kt Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

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Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2007 Runway pink lace leather cascade drape ruffle top IT38 XS
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2007 Runway pink lace leather cascade drape ruffle top IT38 XS

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2007 Runway pink lace leather cascade drape ruffle top IT38 XS

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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Early 2000s Italian Blouses and Tops

F/W 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Purple Sequin Bodycon Bustier Bra Tube Top
F/W 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Purple Sequin Bodycon Bustier Bra Tube Top

F/W 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Purple Sequin Bodycon Bustier Bra Tube Top

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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New Tom Ford Bead-Embellished Black Velvet Ruby Red Heel Boots It. 38 - US 8
New Tom Ford Bead-Embellished Black Velvet Ruby Red Heel Boots It. 38 - US 8

New Tom Ford Bead-Embellished Black Velvet Ruby Red Heel Boots It. 38 - US 8

By Tom Ford

Located in Montgomery, TX

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2010s Italian Boots

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Tortoise Shell Hair Comb For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tortoise shell hair comb you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a tortoise shell hair 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic tortoise shell hair comb over the years, but those made by Fabergé and Kochert are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A tortoise shell hair comb can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 4, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 Shell Hair Comb?

The price for a tortoise shell hair comb starts at $145 and tops out at $9,500 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $1,525.