Gorgeous 19th C. Solid Brass Comb for Coverlet Manufacture, Pennsylvania contack with some scattered spotting/toning

with some scattered spotting/toning

I've seen a few of these online but had never come across a pair out in the world until finding these the other day

which fits on in a few different positions

Just a super sweet old carved whimsy

Strung with a rope on the back for hanging

Gorgeous 19th C. Solid Brass Comb for Coverlet Manufacture, Pennsylvania contack with some scattered spotting/toningI 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