Maker: Unknown
Brise fan of feather, with pierced wood sticks. Brass rivet stamped 'GESETZLIUH GESCHUTZI'. Striped beige and brown silk ribbon
History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); his daughter 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
19th Century
1800
-
1899
From Western Europe, possibly German.
Sticks
composed of
wood
Leaf
composed of
feathers
Ribbon
composed of
silk
Rivet
composed of
brass (alloy)
Guards
Length 47.0 cm
Accession number: M.401-1985
Primary reference Number: 117985
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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