An exquisite antique Victorian era peigne Josephine hair comb. Decorated with seven gilded balls set along a curved or arched crown. Unique as this style of comb is usually decorated with graduated or varying size balls rather than equal size, as is the case here. A beautiful comb, creating an exquisite silhouette and regal appearance.
This style of comb were referred to as peigne Josephine, named after the Empress Josephine wife of Napoleon I. No collection of Victorian combs is complete without a peigne Josephine comb. They ranged tremendously in size from combs decorated with balls as large as 1 ½" diameter, to those much smaller in size and daintier. Often the balls are graduated in size, with the largest being placed in the center and somewhat raised to give the effect of a coronet.