Description
Antique brise fan fully made of ivory. The sticks, ribs, outside guards, and pivot of the fan are all made of authentic ivory. According to the research, the origin of such kind of fan from the country of China, crafted from the early to mid 1800's. They were later exported to areas in Europe, such as France, where Victorian women raved about such items. This is a material produced from the tusk. This fan measures approx. 34cm open and 22cm when close. It is in great original condition without any crack, chip or missing stick at all, only very slight wear from being used. Fan is totally functional and ready to be displayed or used.