Pair (2) Antique French Napoleon III (Victorian) Blond Tortoise Shell Hair Combs, Seed Pearls, Excellent compendium The base and rim bear

The base and rim bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark

but onto which some fine artist has done a marvelous small oil painting

Might recess the cabinet part into the wall instead

A wonderful Grand Tour souvenir that remains a stunning reminder of this great view

Pair (2) Antique French Napoleon III (Victorian) Blond Tortoise Shell Hair Combs, Seed Pearls, Excellent compendium The base and rim bearA stunning c. 1850 90s matching pair of hair combs, tiara, one a little larger than the other (measurements noted on photos). They're in wonderful condition and are hand crafted from blond tortoise shell, heavy brass ornametation and set with seed pearls. Larger of the 2 is a full 4" wide, 3" height. Very good to excellent condition for age and type. There are no chips, splits, hairlines or bug bites. They're completely sanitized, ready to wear or