Folding Fan, painted purple and pink flowers, ca. 1895 #silk Elegant man –portrait in original

Elegant man –portrait in original case

making this piece a significant acquisition for collectors of 18th‑century French fashion

featuring a distinctive asymmetrical cut - shorter on one side

It could have been made by someone who took extra care to crochet each stitch carefully

This pair of antique American sports fans

Folding Fan, painted purple and pink flowers, ca. 1895 #silk Elegant man –portrait in originalA late 19th century large folding fan with ebonised carved guards and matching sticks with black edged rivet and steel loop, the silk leaf painted with purple and pink flowers and edged in black lace. Boxed. Box with inscription to lid "Tottenham House, London". Very good condition. Very little wear, stick coming loose in a couple of places, very little foxing to rear guard, box is a bit tatty with losses. The decoration is not included. Guard Length: