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Five feather, lace and mother of pearl fans, various origians and dates
Estimate
350 - 500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Five feather, lace and mother of pearl fans, various origians and dates
- peacock, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl
comprising: a fan with peacock plumes with blond tortoiseshell mounts and gold tassel, 33 cm., 13 in; a Brussels lace fan with pierced ivory sticks, 28.5 cm., 11 ¼ in.; a large Brussels lace example with mother-of-pearl sticks, in cardboard case for: Court glover / Fredk Penberthy / 388, 390, 392 Oxford St. , paste pivot and metal suspension loop, 34.2 cm., 13 ½ in.; a Brussels lace example with gilt and pierced mother of pearl mounts, paste pivot, 27.5 cm., 10 ¾ in., in a silk covered box with label: Madams. Fl. & J. Stocks / 104d, Mount St, Grovesnor Sq, W.; a small mother-of-pearl brisé fan, paste pivot, in green paper box, 15cm., 5 7/8 in.
Literature
Fans Valued by Monsieur Duvelleroy July 1922:
16. Blond tortoisehslle sticks and iridescent feathers… (modern)… £15
7 ‘Brussels applique on ivory sticks. Good. £5 or £8.
6 ‘Brussels point lace on Month of pearl sticks. A new one like this nowadays would cost about £20’
8. ‘Duchess lace on Gilded mother of pearl sticks £ 10 about / could be made to look like new for about £2:2:0’
14 ‘ little mother of pearl ‘brise’. Not fit for use as would break at a touch. Would look well in cabinet. Very good of its kind.’
16. Blond tortoisehslle sticks and iridescent feathers… (modern)… £15
7 ‘Brussels applique on ivory sticks. Good. £5 or £8.
6 ‘Brussels point lace on Month of pearl sticks. A new one like this nowadays would cost about £20’
8. ‘Duchess lace on Gilded mother of pearl sticks £ 10 about / could be made to look like new for about £2:2:0’
14 ‘ little mother of pearl ‘brise’. Not fit for use as would break at a touch. Would look well in cabinet. Very good of its kind.’
Condition
1. Ribbon broken.
2. Stained lace otherwise good condition, one stick restored.
3. good condition
4. one stick missing, some wear to gilding.
5. excellent condition
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."