Hand fan - Wood, Feathers
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Antique ceremonial fan with natural feathers and a wooden frame, Belle Époque style, dating from 1850–1900, Italy.
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Large antique ostrich feather fan with floral decoration and commemorative inscription – Belle Époque
Elegant and scenic antique ceremony fan, made with large natural ivory-colored feathers, presumably ostrich, arranged to form a wide soft and fluffy surface.
The frame features rich embossed decoration with floral motifs, leaves, ornate scrolls and a putto figure, in keeping with Belle Époque decorative taste.
Particularly interesting is the presence of a commemorative ribbon integrated into the decoration, bearing an inscription in Italian that appears to read “Ricordo di Settembre 1890”.
The fan is accompanied by a box lined with decorative paper with small red motifs on a light background.
A refined antique accessory, testimony to female fashion and ceremonial objects between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, particularly interesting for collectors of historical accessories, costume and antique fashion.
Technical characteristics
* Type: antique ceremony or evening fan
* Material: natural feathers, presumably ostrich, and ornate frame of unidentified material
* Color: ivory, antique gold beige
* Decoration: floral motifs, scrolls, putto and commemorative inscription
* Estimated period: about 1890–1910
* Provenance: Italy
* Dimensions: about 65 × 34 × 4 cm
* Weight of the fan alone: 160 g
* Accessories: decorated box
Conditions
Good overall condition for its age, with signs of use and aging.
The feathers show yellowing, irregularities, curling and some areas thinned or frayed. The frame shows surface wear, color alterations and small signs of time.
The box shows wear and signs of conservation.
Shipping
The item will be carefully packed with particular attention to the delicacy of the feathers and the frame, using protective and shock-absorbing materials and adequate rigid packaging. Tracked shipping.
Large antique ostrich feather fan with floral decoration and commemorative inscription – Belle Époque
Elegant and scenic antique ceremony fan, made with large natural ivory-colored feathers, presumably ostrich, arranged to form a wide soft and fluffy surface.
The frame features rich embossed decoration with floral motifs, leaves, ornate scrolls and a putto figure, in keeping with Belle Époque decorative taste.
Particularly interesting is the presence of a commemorative ribbon integrated into the decoration, bearing an inscription in Italian that appears to read “Ricordo di Settembre 1890”.
The fan is accompanied by a box lined with decorative paper with small red motifs on a light background.
A refined antique accessory, testimony to female fashion and ceremonial objects between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, particularly interesting for collectors of historical accessories, costume and antique fashion.
Technical characteristics
* Type: antique ceremony or evening fan
* Material: natural feathers, presumably ostrich, and ornate frame of unidentified material
* Color: ivory, antique gold beige
* Decoration: floral motifs, scrolls, putto and commemorative inscription
* Estimated period: about 1890–1910
* Provenance: Italy
* Dimensions: about 65 × 34 × 4 cm
* Weight of the fan alone: 160 g
* Accessories: decorated box
Conditions
Good overall condition for its age, with signs of use and aging.
The feathers show yellowing, irregularities, curling and some areas thinned or frayed. The frame shows surface wear, color alterations and small signs of time.
The box shows wear and signs of conservation.
Shipping
The item will be carefully packed with particular attention to the delicacy of the feathers and the frame, using protective and shock-absorbing materials and adequate rigid packaging. Tracked shipping.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Feathers, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
65 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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