20th Nov, 2020 12:00 GMT/BST

Fans & Fancies - Online auction

 
  Lot 5131
 

5131

A Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Mixed Brussels Lace Fan, the central flower a Point de...

A Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Mixed Brussels Lace Fan, the central flower a Point de Gaze needle lace rose and smaller flowers and leaves. To each side, a large bobbin lace flower with raised inner petals, contained within a swag reminiscent of Ghent Valenciennes. The remainer of the bobbin leaf is filled with leaves and flowers. The mother-of-pearl monture, with a light pink tinge, is carved, gilded and silvered. A rope effect gold metal loop holds a cream silk knotted tassel. Bone ribs. Contained in an unlabelled card fan box covered in cream silk. Guard length 10.5 inches or 26.5cm.

Sold for £90
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

. One central rib is broken but holding well. The leaf has been removed and washed white. The fan box is sound but the silk is stained blue on the front edge of the bottom section, and the silk is worn in places.

 


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Auction: Fans & Fancies - Online auction, 20th Nov, 2020

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