Antique & Vintage Fans, Hats, & Accessories

Antique Folding Fan - an Embroidered Silk Leaf and Spangles

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $200 - $400

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Description

Antique folding fan with an embroidered leaf and spangles. The hand fan features a finely embroidered silk leaf with hand painted floral and musical motifs, as well as metallic gold tone thread and spangles in multiple colors. The sticks and guards are made of carved bone, with inlaid silver and gold leaf accents highlighted by colorful inlaid discs. The guards have pink abalone backs and oval inset medallions with applied plaster medallions behind glass. The fan is in fair condition with toning, splits at almost every folding juncture, missing/worn inlay and gilding, and glass missing on one guard. Measures 11 in x 19 in. Enclosed note with fan states it’s a Louis XVI period fan. Please see the photos for details. If you have any questions, please ask before bidding. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $15 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.