Victorian hand fan

Language of the Fan - Victorian

A Victorian ivory, enamel and gold carnet de bal, circa 1890. The ribs composed of ivory, numbered front to back from 1 to 24, the guard at either end decorated with polychrome enamel with a lotus flower motif, attached by chain to a ring, carnet length approximately 70mm, maker's marks, fitted case, Payne & Sons. #Victorian #CarnetDeBal

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Woman's Fixed Fan, Unknown, England, circa 1740, Costumes, Silk plain weave with straw embroidery and wood.

Vintage Hand Fan

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CIRCA 1750

Fan with mother-of-pearl sticks, and bobbin appliqué lace leaf over white satin, in open scrolling floral design, one stick broken; a number of sticks have been repaired; long white silk tassel; b) and c) satin covered fan box with quilted cushion top

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