9th Mar, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
  Lot 2141
 

2141

A Circa 1900 Fixed Feather Fan, of the type carried for court presentation, with an unusual and...

A Circa 1900 Fixed Feather Fan, of the type carried for court presentation, with an unusual and interesting combination of colours resulting from the use of Swansdown and Egret feathers to supplement female ostrich feathers. The single tortoiseshell handle is shaped mid-way and at the tip. The section of the fan containing the egret feather may well be detachable to form a hair ornament. Height 22.5 inches or 57cm

Purchased in 1978 from the Chelsea Antiques market.

Sold for £170
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

Very good.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 9th Mar, 2019

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