Antique fans

PETER BEHRENS FOR AEG A Metal and Cast Iron Table Fan, circa 1908 Manufacturer's label on base 16-1/2 inches (41.9 - Available at 2009 June Signature 20th...

Queen Alexandra's Coronation Fan, circa 1901. The tortoiseshell guards of the fan are richly applied with diamonds set in silver in a design of roses, shamrocks, and thistles - the national emblems of England, Ireland and Scotland. The top of the front guard is set with the crowned 'A' cipher of Queen Alexandra for whom this fan was made at the time of the coronation of King Edward VII. The ostrich feathers have been artificially curled to maintain their shape.

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An incredibly beautiful but time-worn 1900s hand fan. A cream silk leaf is cut in areas to reveal a very fine gauze which has now split at the folds. The most exquisite decoration includes hand-painted periwinkles and little lilac flowers, fine metallic gold thread embroidery, dainty metallic gold lace and gold spangles. The bone sticks and guard are very pretty with carved decoration finished with ample metallic gold and little pink rosebuds. A lovely addition to a collection. Sold to…

A beautiful 18th Century style hand-fan completely hand painted with gouache and hand-applied with antique French sequins. Actual fan is made of heavy stock archival paper, with wooden sticks. It is completely hand constructed as well. This is just one example, I take commissions, so any references or any styles are welcome! -Includes its own beautiful box with colorful tissue for safe keeping. -accurate 18th century, Victorian, or Edwardian design. Whichever you prefer! -you can even send…

Embroidered fan (panka); Delhi, c.1855