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Antique 1920s Art Deco Sterling Silver Faux-Tortoiseshell Comb - Vanity Accessory
Antique 1920s Art Deco Sterling Silver Faux-Tortoiseshell Comb - Vanity Accessory
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🪮 A refined study in early 20th-century craftsmanship, this 1920s sterling silver vanity comb pairs deeply repoussé scrollwork with a warm, amber-lit faux-tortoiseshell celluloid insert—an elegant object meant to grace a curated dressing table. Its sculptural detailing and beautifully preserved silver mount make it both a functional grooming piece and a timeless decorative accent for any sophisticated interior.
Item is in overall above-average vintage/used condition for its antique age. Does have some missing teeth at the one end. Please see all of the photos. 🪮
⌛ History Behind The Piece ⌛
Unmarked but strongly attributable to Webster Co. of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, this piece reflects the firm’s signature combination of refined repoussé work, single “STERLING” stamping, and celluloid inserts popular in the 1920s vanity market. Webster’s silver workshops specialised in luxurious grooming pieces that bridged Edwardian flourishes and the emerging Art Deco aesthetic—making surviving examples like this particularly desirable to collectors.
Comb Dimensions (Approximate):
7.5" L : 1.5" W
Overall Weight (Approximate):
35 grams or 1.23 ozÂ
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