Gorgeous 19th C. Solid Brass Comb for Coverlet Manufacture, Pennsylvania contack barely if at all visible

barely if at all visible when placed in the frame

Just a super sweet old carved whimsy

11 3/8” x 9 1/8” framed

some featuring animals

Gorgeous 19th C. Solid Brass Comb for Coverlet Manufacture, Pennsylvania contack barely if at all visibleI know from the seller I purchased it from that this beautiful solid brass comb came from Pennsylvania, where it was used in the making of loomed coverlets of the sort I've included an image of in photos. One can tell from the gorgeous patina that it was indeed much used; it is in very good condition, the brass smooth with no pitting, but some oxidation to the surface, resulting in deepening of color and some reddening on the reverse side, which I