Maker: Unknown
Ivory brise fan, wedge shaped. With a pierced design including fishscale motifs, painted on solid areas of ivory and gilt; both sides are the same design.
Made for the European market
History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); Anne, Countess of Rosse (1902-1992)
Purchased with a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and a gift from The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Method of acquisition: Bought (1985-01-28) by Countess of Rosse, Anne
18th Century, Early#
Circa
1700
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Circa
1720
The original cording has been replaced by ribbon in the 19th century.
Guards Height 22.8 cm
Accession number: M.90-1985
Primary reference Number: 117676
Old catalogue number: DR 12/182
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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