27th May, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Fans and Fancies - Online Only

 
Lot 4076
 

4076

A European Ivory Brisé Fan, circa 1870's, the upper guard elaborately carved in high relief,...

A European Ivory Brisé Fan, circa 1870's, the upper guard elaborately carved in high relief, the fifteen inner sticks and lower guards plain. All with rounded tips. The upper guard carving features a bird bath, four small birds within, below which meander cords and tendrils, sheaves of corn, a blank section with room for initials, and entwined flowers and leaves of the convolvulus. The shaped ivory loop is fitted with a cream cord from which hangs a cream silk tassel, and, midway, a plaited loop for securing the fan when closed. Guard length 8 inches or 20.5cm

Sold for £130
Estimated at £120 - £200


 

. Good, very slight yellowing here and there.

 


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Auction: Fans and Fancies - Online Only, 27th May, 2020

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