9th Mar, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST
Sold for £80
Estimated at £60 - £100
The green silk has splits in places and nicks to the top of some folds. The upper guard has been repaired and the first stick in is stuck to it. The sequins are bright. Black fan, there are several broken ribs and one stick is loose, the sequins are starting to tarnish; some light foxing to the cream fan and the leaf needs to be re-secured to the monture. Two ribs have broken and been repaired. Last fan - The upper guard has been repaired. The lower guard is broken mid-way. The gauze is thin and indeed split on some of the folds, to the left.. Good colour.
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