Pair Antique 18th Century French Peigne, Paste Gem Hair Ornaments, Ormolu and Tortoise Shell Combs French lorgnette Who said that St

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800 or finer silver under the gold plating (80% pure so just under the

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no holes or losses and protected by an inner layer of oilcloth between silk backing (which tattered from heat and time) and the front panel of wool and silk needlework

Pair Antique 18th Century French Peigne, Paste Gem Hair Ornaments, Ormolu and Tortoise Shell Combs French lorgnette Who said that StSuperb condition, these will be a pair you'll enjoy wearing or in display. Fine late 1700s hair ornament pair, pick combs to decorate an upswept chignon wedding, formal event, or just an evening entertaining at home. The gilt ormolu and paste gems remain in beautiful brilliance, and there are no losses or damage to the long slender tortoise shell combs. Full measurements noted on the photos. Very good to excellent condition for age and type, I'm