An early 19th century carved and pierced ivory brisé fan with 22 slender sticks, and two guards, the tips pointed, a central cartouche and two side vignettes carved with figures and buildings, diamanté to the rivet, guard approx. 6 5/8 inches or 17cm; together with a late 18th century carved and pierced ivory monture, currently fitted with a replacement leaf of later black lace, guard length approx. 9.5 inches or 24cm (2)

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