Essex Jewelry and Antiques
Antique Krementz 14K Yellow Gold Natural Seed Pearl Hair Claw Comb Ornament
Regular price
$1,775.00
Presented is an antique American hair comb with a 14 karat yellow gold and natural seed pearl top. This lovely hair ornament was made by renowned jewelry maker Krementz, and dates to the second half of the 1800s or the very early 1900s. This piece is done in an ornate form and the sides are exquisitely hand carved with openwork flourishes, nicely detailed and well done. The top has an applied 14 karat yellow gold frame that is securely post set with real natural pearls, surrounded by beadwork decoration and curlicues.
This piece is in great overall condition. As you can see in the photos, one tine of the comb is broken, missing maybe half an inch of material; this would be hard to notice while the hair ornament is being worn. The pearls are all intact and clean.
The gold portion has an applied tag stamped 14k, as well as the maker's mark for Krementz.
The comb or claw measures 3 inches wide and it is 4 1/2 inches long.
This piece is in great overall condition. As you can see in the photos, one tine of the comb is broken, missing maybe half an inch of material; this would be hard to notice while the hair ornament is being worn. The pearls are all intact and clean.
The gold portion has an applied tag stamped 14k, as well as the maker's mark for Krementz.
The comb or claw measures 3 inches wide and it is 4 1/2 inches long.