Pair Antique 18th Century French Peigne, Paste Gem Hair Ornaments, Ormolu and Tortoise Shell Combs French lorgnette the young woman's portrait has

the young woman's portrait has been long and well-treasured

along with the inside and outside of the case

you can see it has a lift or two from the pique work in the tortoise shell lid

The caps & collars on the handles bear no hallmarks but they're also silver of course

no holes or losses and protected by an inner layer of oilcloth between silk backing (which tattered from heat and time) and the front panel of wool and silk needlework

Pair Antique 18th Century French Peigne, Paste Gem Hair Ornaments, Ormolu and Tortoise Shell Combs French lorgnette the young woman's portrait hasSuperb condition, these will be a pair you'll enjoy wearing or in display. Fine late 1700s hair ornament pair, pick combs to decorate an upswept chignon wedding, formal event, or just an evening entertaining at home. The gilt ormolu and paste gems remain in beautiful brilliance, and there are no losses or damage to the long slender tortoise shell combs. Full measurements noted on the photos. Very good to excellent condition for age and type, I'm