Chinese Export Shell Comb


This tortoiseshell mantilla comb made by the Chinese for the Victorian market is huge and in only has one tiny stress mark. The name Spencer is featured in three places, and it dates from 1840. The decoration is a phoenix in a spray of flowers. It sold for $822 on  March 19. You may refer to auction #280322136174.

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