Unique Bead-like Hand Carved Antique Tortoise Shell Tiara #4, Ornamental Comb, Napoléon III French carved wood mallard this mid-1800s kiln-fired enamel on

this mid-1800s kiln-fired enamel on serpentine and domed copper plaques is exceptional in size and in enamel condition

metric transition scale

and the cut steel pique is entirely in place and clean and beautiful

and wool and silk yarns with little or no fade to the palette

Unique Bead-like Hand Carved Antique Tortoise Shell Tiara #4, Ornamental Comb, Napoléon III French carved wood mallard this mid-1800s kiln-fired enamel onI had never seen another carved in this manner. A most unique dark chocolate and cognac tortoise shell ornamental hair comb, tiara, in stunning folded form. Long stored and in magnificent condition, I am now offering my finest ornamental Napolon III era (Victorian era) tiara, combs, peigne, mantilla ornamental hair accessories. Each one offered separately, this is #4, and is one of my all time favorites among my remaining collection. Large, 4" high