27th Jun, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 2077
 

2077

Christopher Columbus: A Large Fan, dated 1892, issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of...

Christopher Columbus: A Large Fan, dated 1892, issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the landing in the Santa Maria of Columbus in the Americas. The monture, of carved and shaped tan wood, is lightly gilded and silvered. The colourful double paper leaf depicts the explorer at the helm of his boat; being received in triumph at court, and a later statue erected in his memory. Various heraldic and armorial items feature in the reserves. The verso reads "Gloria a Colon-Recuerdo del 4th Centenario Ano 1892" (In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Voyages of Discovery of Christopher Columbus) and shows simple stone churches and Columbus engaged in conversation with a priest.
Guard length 12.75 inches or 32.5m

Columbus was an Italian born explorer. He made this discovery under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain.

Sold for £70
Estimated at £60 - £100


 

in good clean order. Sound. Strong colour.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 27th Jun, 2019

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