11th Oct, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 2032
 

2032

A Circa 1900 White Ostrich Feather Fan, with white Mother-of-pearl monture, gilded and...

A Circa 1900 White Ostrich Feather Fan, with white Mother-of-pearl monture, gilded and silvered, the gorge sticks with the addition of lattice-like piercing. The frothy white feathers are lightly curled at the tips, the upper guard has the addition of a feather section which could be detached and worn as hair ornament.
Overall height 16.5 inches or 42cm

Sold for £100
Estimated at £80 - £150


 

. One feather has come adrift from a gorge stick. A white cardboard support is attached to another stick, either to support or actually replace the stick after damage. The white feathers are clean.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 11th Oct, 2019

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