Lot 183
  • 183

A group of three French fans

Estimate
150 - 250 GBP
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Description

  • 21-26cm, 8 1/4 -10 1/4 in
two with mother of pearl sticks, one with printed and coloured mount depicting 'the Wounded Soldier' and a baccanale, circa 1860; the other spangled, one guard split; and a tortoiseshell fan, painted silk mount, both late 19th century

Condition

The first with splits and wear to paper mount; repairs to guards; the second with one guard split off but present, some spangles missing from sticks, mount not perfect but in reasonable condition; the third with silk mount split in various places and frayed at edges
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