20th Nov, 2020 12:00 GMT/BST

Fans & Fancies - Online auction

 
  Lot 5139
 

5139

An Early 20th Century Fan, the monture of resin or ''blonde tortoiseshell, the upper guard...

An Early 20th Century Fan, the monture of resin or "blonde tortoiseshell, the upper guard bearing a silver metal monogram. The leaf, of Brussels Muslin Appliqué, is of fabric laid onto and applied to net. The design has the addition of some fillings and features a tiny butterfly to each side, approaching the flowers and leaves that meander throughout. The plain metal loop holds a cotton cord and a cream silk tassel. Guard length 8.5 inches or 21.5cm. Together with A Bone Fan, the monture carved and pierced, the needle lace leaf backed with cream satin. Possibly Battenburg or Luxeuil, known in the UK as Branscombe, certainly a heavyweight tape/needle lace with large brides. The design focus is on three large butterflies or moths placed at regular intervals. The plain metal loop holds a cream and pale pink knotted silk tassel. Guard length 9.5 inches or 24cm (2)

Sold for £140
Estimated at £120 - £150


 

. The first fan is in good order Not to be confused with the similar lace Carrickmacross which has loops along the borders. The tape lace fan has 2 backings and the final layer is torn and stained.

 


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