Mediterranean Memories

Antique Horn Comb with Corals & Pearls, c. 1880


€ 890.00 *
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Antique Horn Comb with Corals & Pearls, c. 1880
Antique Horn Comb with Corals & Pearls, c. 1880
Description
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Jewelry for hairstyles is very rare today. However, in the 19th century, when ladies' hair was often draped into elaborate hairstyles, these pieces of jewelry were what made a jewelry set complete. This hair comb has a particularly beautiful shape. An elaborate decorative element made of gold-plated silver is attached to the actual comb made of horn. Three oval cabochons made from precious coral and a multitude of real pearls form a showpiece that looks like a little crown. These are high-quality corals from the Mediterranean, which impress with their warm red color and look particularly beautiful in combination with the white pearls and the dark brown horn. The back of the comb is fitted with a flap element to which the comb part is attached. This type of pin comb was particularly fashionable in the last third of the 19th century. In the mid-1870s, hair combs were initially worn at the back of the head, where volume was concentrated in updos. From the 1880s onwards, people tended to drape their hair on the top of their head and decorate it with combs on the top or sides. The comb has been wonderfully preserved and is waiting for a lady with long hair to show it off to its full advantage again.
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Antique Horn Comb with Corals & Pearls, c. 1880
Mediterranean Memories
€ 890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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