Pair Antique 18th Century French Peigne, Paste Gem Hair Ornaments, Ormolu and Tortoise Shell Combs French lorgnette 1902 Patent date Art Nouveau

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Pair Antique 18th Century French Peigne, Paste Gem Hair Ornaments, Ormolu and Tortoise Shell Combs French lorgnette 1902 Patent date Art NouveauSuperb 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