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LATE 19TH CENTURY
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FOUR OSTRICH FEATHER FANS
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Two white ostrich feather court fans with mother of pearl sticks, one with pique decoration and garnet, two black ostrich feather fans with tortoiseshell sticks
The largest: 21 ½ in. (55 cm.) long
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Two white ostrich feather court fans with mother of pearl sticks, one with pique decoration and garnet, two black ostrich feather fans with tortoiseshell sticks
The largest: 21 ½ in. (55 cm.) long
Provenance
H.R.H. The Duchess of Gloucester, later Princess Alice (1901-2004).
Previously loaned to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Previously loaned to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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