Exquisitely decorated hand fan with raised cupid, flowers and ornament on both guard sticks, carved pierced and painted in grey, gold and pink gouache, feminine white and golden lace create this spectacular fan
True Vintage Accessory, c.unknown
Approx. measurements: just short of 10 inches tall and it opens to 18 inches
Very good antique condition, all original, no damages. No broken sticks, no noticeable tears to the fabric and perfectly functional
It will be carefully wrapped to ensure its safe travels. It would make an amazing vintage gift to many fan collectors!
talkingfashion: I love this passage from the book "Fans" by Avril Hart and Emma Taylor (...)
"The telegraph of Cupid in this fan
Though you should find, suspect no wrong
Tis but a simple and diverting plan
For Ladies to Chit-Chat and hold the tongue" (...)
