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Antique Italian Branch Coral Hair Comb

Name: Antique Italian Branch Coral Hair Comb
Brand: CombAgain
SKU: 1899836437
Price: 1300.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (277 reviews)

Rare find

Price:$1,300.00

CombAgain

Arrives soon! Get it by Nov 7-12 if you order today

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Star Seller. This seller consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped on time, and replied quickly to any messages they received.

Highlights

Handpicked by CombAgain
Vintage from the 19th century
Materials: Coral

A C 1880s tiara with a crown of Italian Mediterranean orange branch coral and ovoid coral buttons, in a flame lick arrangement of upward projected branches. Each coral is mounted on 14k gold and attached to the dark brown comb.

CONDITION: VG antique condition. A piece of coral is missing, and two branches have broken tips. Teeth are in excellent condition with just one small bit of missing tip, no other loss or damage.

MEASURES:
coral decoration: 4.5" w x 1.5" h
teeth: 3.65" w x 3.5" h

Order today to get by Nov 7-12
Returns & exchanges not accepted
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Ships from: Minneapolis, MN

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