Maker: Unknown
Folding 'applied faces' fan of double paper leaf, with combination sticks and guards. Applied faces of painted ivory. Sticks: a combination of finishes giving a colourful and textured effect, including; carved and pierced tortoiseshell, ivory, wood and gilt filigree with enamels. Brass loop and double silk? tassel.
History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); Anne, Countess of Rosse (1902-92)
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
19th Century, Mid#
Circa
1840
CE
-
Circa
1850
CE
Faces, Sticks
composed of
ivory
( painted)
Tassel
composed of
silk
( possibly)
Leaf
composed of
paper
Sticks
composed of
wood
gilt
tortoise shell
enamel
Loop
composed of
brass (alloy)
Guards
Height 28.3 cm
Accession number: M.363-1985
Primary reference Number: 117947
Old catalogue number: DR 11/169
Old object number: 293
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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