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Countess Cis Rare Hair Combs

$1,950
£1,476.88
€1,725.07
CA$2,791.39
A$2,829.64
CHF 1,609.42
MX$34,444.70
NOK 18,876.88
SEK 18,923.01
DKK 12,894.93

About the Item

Rare Countess Cis gilt metal crystal and pearl , hair ornaments. 6", 2 x 1.25" Countess Cis born in Vienna, she started her career in jewelry in 1951 by hand-painting cufflinks and buttons. She was quickly taken up by Pierre Balmain and Jacques Fath and moved on to jewelry in the mid 1950s. She worked for Balenciaga for 14 years, creating jewelry for his couture collections. Her jewelry was also sold through Lord & Taylor (Cis of Paris) and Bonwit Teller (Countess Zoltowska). She is known for her signature "crackled" glass cabochons and stones marbled and sprayed with gold. Very few of her pieces are signed
  • Designer:
    Countess Cis Zoltowska
  • Brand:
    Countess Cis Zoltowska
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    Gilt metal crystal Pearls
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: AU130420461646

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