Ancient scarab comb, Egyptomania tiara
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Incredible hair comb, tiara, made of horn with imitation tortoiseshell coating overlaid with a gilded metal element decorated with five real beetles.
Period: 19th century, Empire style, Egyptomania.
Gross weight: 40,50 g
Height: 10,00 cm
Width: 8,00 cm
Condition: slight oxidation and micro-scratches on the gold parts, and missing horn on one tooth, see pictures.
Did you know that theEgyptomania Egyptomania of the first Empire originated in various travel accounts published at the beginning of the 19th century? Following the publication of V. Denon's "Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Egypte" in 1802, women adorned themselves with jewels inspired by ancient Egypt: scarabs, sphinxes and pyramids adorned the ladies' toilets.
The beetle, a symbol of resurrection, is particularly popular, and real beetles can even be seen set in jewellery, as here on this incredible comb.
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FAQ
The authenticity of Galerie Pénélope's antique jewellery?
All our items are guaranteed authentic, appraised and chosen for you by Camille, our gemmologist, graduate of the GIA (Graduate Gemologist), the HRD (Diamond Grader) and the ING (State Certified Gemmologist).
All our jewelry comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Can I try on a piece of jewellery before I buy it?
Galerie Pénélope offers a fitting service in its Parisian office located at the foot of the Sacré-Coeur. For more information, go to the contact us section.
Are the jewels of the Penelope Gallery guaranteed?
All our jewellery is guaranteed for a period of one year from the date on your invoice. We will repair free of charge any manufacturing or other defect, provided that this defect is not related to the use made by the customer, nor to natural wear.
Can I change the size of a Penelope Gallery ring?
For any purchase, Galerie Pénélope offers you the possibility to change the size of your ring up to 5 sizes bigger or smaller (subject to feasibility).
If your ring requires an adjustment of more than 5 sizes, please contact us for a quote.
Shipping & Returns
What are the delivery costs?
Standard delivery is offered.
Tracked shipment against signature with insurance.
Express delivery costs on quotation.
To which country can I have my order delivered?
Galerie Pénélope ships its products to France, the member countries of the European Union and everywhere else in the world.
What are the delivery times?
Galerie Pénélope makes sure that your order is delivered as soon as possible. Therefore, we provide you with these estimated delivery times as an indication:
France: 1-3 working days
Europe (excluding France): 3-5 working days
North America, Asia, Australia, Africa, Other: 5-10 working days