Unique Bead-like Hand Carved Antique Tortoise Shell Tiara #4, Ornamental Comb, Napoléon III French carved wood mallard though in fact they are

though in fact they are for calling cards or visiting cards

I think they are Akoya

and the cut steel pique is entirely in place and clean and beautiful

Painted in vignette

and it closes nicely

Unique Bead-like Hand Carved Antique Tortoise Shell Tiara #4, Ornamental Comb, Napoléon III French carved wood mallard though in fact they areI had never seen another carved in this manner. A most unique dark chocolate and cognac tortoise shell ornamental hair comb, tiara, in stunning folded form. Long stored and in magnificent condition, I am now offering my finest ornamental Napolon III era (Victorian era) tiara, combs, peigne, mantilla ornamental hair accessories. Each one offered separately, this is #4, and is one of my all time favorites among my remaining collection. Large, 4" high