French Turquoise, Silver, and Pearl comb

The French had a style of tiara comb with a silver base encasing turquoise beads and small pearls. They are small, but intricately beautiful. c. 1880. Each row of stones has a differently shaped setting. Here is mine. If you have one of these, send me a picture, and we can compare notes. I hope to have my server back Tuesday, at the latest Wednesday. Until then, I’m uploading pics to WordPress because I’m on this *must practice photography* binge. :-)

I am adding two photographs to this post. The French turquoise combs of the Creative Museum. The first one is a silver and turquoise tiara hinged onto a tortoiseshell comb, most unusual.

4 thoughts on “French Turquoise, Silver, and Pearl comb

  1. BarbaraAnne Post author

    I met Evelyn Haertig at an auction. Her lust for acquisition in the body of a seemingly harmless “little old lady,” reminded me of Miss Marple. She is a force to be reckoned with. “Combs and Purses” is a great book.

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