167 - Lace interlacing, Europe, circa 1880–1890

Lace interlacing, Europe, circa 1880–1890 Folded fan, with a drochel-patterned panel featuring spindles adorned with floral motifs and garlands. Frame made entirely of re-pierced goldfish mother-of-pearl, engraved with flowers, quivers, and torches—symbols of Love. Height: 33.5 cm; Height of the panel: 20 cm In a box bearing the address of the fan maker Duvelleroy in Paris on the underside of the lid. N.B. This fan was featured in the “Lace Fans” exhibition organized by the OIDFA association in Cabourg in 2012. Expert: Georgina Letourmy-Bordier