11th Oct, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST
The Fan Collection
2120
A Large Late 19th Century Brussels Bobbin Lace Fan, the guipure lace quite open with large flowers.
Guard length 13.75 inches or 35cm.
Together with A Small Maltese Lace Fan, early 20th century, mounted on plain bone. The cream silk lace is worked with the Maltese cross to the top border, this being shaped. The middle leaf panel is designed with ovals, in the main containing flowers made with wheatears, the central oval featuring the Maltese cross. Finished with a simple cream silk tassel and gold metal loop. Contained in a card fan box, the outer covered in pink floral paper, unlabelled.
Guard length 8 inches or 20.5cm (2)
Sold for £200
Estimated at £120 - £180
. Brussels fan: In good order, the lace quite white, but note the dark brown stain to the left upper border. Maltese fan, in good order.
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