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Up for sale is a stunning antique 19th-century European handmade lace folding hand fan. This exquisite piece features intricate, detailed floral lace work mounted on fine pierced mother-of-pearl inner sticks.
The fan is beautifully presented and preserved inside a custom-built shadowbox display frame, complete with a rich blue-grey crushed velvet backing cloth and a dual-tone cream and gold-gilt wood border frame. As verified by the measuring tape photos in the gallery, the outer display frame measures a substantial 23 inches in width by 15.5 inches in height, making it a ready-to-hang museum-quality piece of historical Victorian-era wall decor.
Key Features & Specifications:
- Materials: Fine antique handmade lace upper with genuine pierced mother-of-pearl (MOP) sticks
- Frame Type: Custom deep shadowbox wood frame with a premium crushed velvet backing board
- Dimensions: Precise outer dimensions of 23" W x 15.5" H (as shown in tape measure photos)
- Mounting: Professionally secured inside the frame assembly, completely ready for wall hanging
- Condition: Great antique condition overall. The lace shows very minimal age-appropriate toning, and the velvet backing fabric remains vibrant, clean, and completely free of fading or staining. The outer display frame corners and gilt trim are in structurally solid condition with minor superficial handling wear.
Please closely review all listing photographs to evaluate the precise cosmetic, structural, and textural details of this shadowbox display. This large, fragile glass-fronted item will be packed with extensive protective layers, double-boxed securely, and shipped out fully insured. Let us know if you have any questions before purchasing!
