Posted 9 years ago
Biggestdaddy
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This lovely old fan belonged to my grandmother, but I know know nothing of its previous history, it origin, value, etc.
It seems to be made of Papier-Mâche, and the fan itself is about 240mm in diameter. The front appears to be handpainted, and has two small chips from the edge. The reverse is a black lacquer which is starred.
The handle appears to be ivory, and is 205mm long, 15mm wide and 10mm thick. The total length of the fan is about 415mm.
Any advice would be appreciated - thanks.
It is not a fan!!!
If used as such it would break!
faces screens were used to protect ladies faces from fire mantel heat :-)
Google images for antique papier mache face screens.
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Well well, now I have learnt something - I had never heard of these face screen, but when you think about it, it is a very sensible idea. Many thanks Kyratango.
Is really beautiful. How delicate women were, amazing :)
Thanks Aissia - I have decided to try and sell it on ebay x