Comb, Ornamental

Name/Title

Comb, Ornamental

Entry/Object ID

G87.101

Description

4.5 x 5” coin silver comb. Bright cut scroll design on bridge with scalloped edge; no marks. 9 angled teeth of graduated length formed of metal drawn through almond cross-section die. Shaped to gentle points, soldered onto reverse of bridge against a wire barrier.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1830

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Search Terms

comb, coin silver, cut scroll, scalloped edge