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Lot 602
British LIA3 Bayonetsingle edged, clipped point blade with central fuller. Steel crossguard and muzzle ring. Steel pommel. Pressed steel grips. Contained in its steel scabbard. Together with a continental socket bayonet. Hollow ground, triangular form blade. Steel socket with swivel locking ring ... Felsted School OTC swagger stick. Thimble top (damaged). Polished cane. 3 items.
Lot 255
Quantity of Badge Manufacturers Unmarked Silver Swagger Stick Badgesconsisting silvered regimental stamped badges for use of regimental swagger sticks. Regiments include Inniskilling ... Essex Reg ... Wessex ... KC Suffolk ... Uganda Police ... KC Royal Warwickshire ... Leicestershire ... QC 6th Gurkha ... KC Notts & Derby ... KC Royal Berkshire Reg ... Royal Sussex Reg . Large quantity.
Lot 263
1960 Gt Britain Rugby League World Cup Shirt and Cap - No.17 long sleeve shirt was issued to and worn by John 'Joby' Shaw (Halifax) together with the Gt Britain velvet cap. - The shirt comes with Gt Britain Crest c/w "World Cup 1960" inscribed below - Shaw was originally selected as second choice hooker to Tommy Harris (Hull) and was assigned the squad number 17 for the tournament. Harris was injured during the first match against New Zealand and was replaced by Shaw for the two remaining games. This shirt was worn by Shaw in the final cup winning game against Australia. Both teams went into the third and final deciding match level on four points each and Britain won the World Cup by beating Australia 10-3 for the 2nd time in three years after winning the inaugural World Cup in 1954. Note the lot comes c/w print out with details of the 1960 Rugby League World Cup, links to "Youtube" showing Shaw wearing the shirt together with a memory stick with World Cup Archive Footage
Lot 252
A Friendly Gesture: A Circa 1780's Mother-of-Pearl Fan, with sticks in the form known as ''battoire''. This monture is most heavily carved and gilded, with elaborate piercing to the gorge. Carved ovals of various sizes have been combined to present various male figures in 18th century dress, together with background lattice work and floral detail. The double paper leaf, presented in quite autumnal colours, in particular dark green, shows a couple and their son outside in the garden next to a simple table covered in a white cloth. They are joined by another man carrying a tall silver lidded tankard, presumably wishing to share a beverage with his friends. The lady in pink, her arm around her husband's shoulders, pushes an empty glass towards the new arrival. All are attired quite formally in 18th century dress, the men in long jackets and breeches, waistcoats and sashes, the boy in red. To the left, a lady plays outside with perhaps the same child, certainly wearing red, his mother this time dressed in blue. To the right, the child has changed to red breeches and a brown jacket with green waistcoat, the lady to blue and mauve and possibly doing some embroidery. The leaf is bordered in dark green, relieved in the reserves with garlands and groups of colourful flowers. Four classical oval vignettes, however, painted in near black, bring back some of the more formal feel to the leaf. The verso is lightened to the sides with large colourful flowers. To the centre, a lone gentleman has crossed water to an island and, next to some ruins, he raises his gun at birds flying overhead. Guard length 26cm. Together with an 18th century fabric covered boxthe monture has been damaged with obvious losses to three sticks. The guard is broken. Losses to the sequins. The gilding is now quite dull, and there are definite losses in particular to the lower guard. Another gorge stick has been repaired with a panel seen from the verso.
Lot 254
The Musical Family: A Scarce Mid to Late 18th Century Fan, probably English, the leaf applied with ivory, the monture carved and pierced, silvered and gilded. The gorge sticks feature three vignettes, the central oval encompassing six sticks and featuring gilded figures. All sticks are delicately carved and pierced and shaped, to include small ovals containing stars. The double silk leaf features a large central cartouche with unusually shaped border, the scene one of family musical entertainment. A young boy plays the oboe, his older sister the hurdy-gurdy, his mother seemingly the castanets, and the father conducts with a slender baton. The faces of each family member have been applied in ivory, much as those later applied in the case of Chinese Mandarin fans. The family are wearing 18th century costumes, the ladies in pink or blue with tall hairstyles and ringlets topped with small hats, the gentleman all in blue. The border of this and two other cartouches are embroidered with sequins of silver and gold, the vignette to the left featuring another lady dresses similarly in pink, and to the right, a man in blue. Between the cartouches are classical urns filled with bright flowers, in mainly pink and blue. The verso is plain. Guard length 28cmSome light orange marks on the verso. Folds rubbed and the leaf is somewhat grimy. Note, one stick seemingly absent from right hand side.
Lot 256
The Wedding Procession: A Colourful Mid 18th Century Fan, with highly gilded mother-of-pearl monture, the guards carved with a figure and foliage, the gorge elaborately decorated with three vignettes, the centre showing a kneeling male presumably proposing to his lady, a winged cherub above holding a flower garland. To the sides and elsewhere cherubs play and fly. The vignettes are backed with thin white mother-of-pearl. The double paper leaf shows a country procession, the bride and groom in their finery walking at the front, a winged bare breasted lady, Aphrodite (?) hovering above, and carrying a flower garland. The verso shows a gentle countryside scene of three couples, a picnic ready for their enjoyment. Guard length 27cmOne gorge stick loose to the right, leaf slightly rubbed with some small tears. Good colour.
Lot 258
The Vineyard: A Slender 18th Century Ivory Brisé Fan, with two painted guards (one with a tortoiseshell thumb guard) and twenty-eight inner sticks. The recto is quite finely painted with a scene of a grape harvest, from the picking of the grapes to the process in the vat, to the barrel and on to the glass held by the jovial man to the far right. A central vine is further decorated with applied embossed gold blossoms and leaves. The gorge is painted in gold and colour depicting oriental figures. The recto continues the theme of the vine, with added gold foil blossom and leaves, the colours subtle, and the flowers attracting insects. Guard length 21cmThe paint of the guards is extremely rubbed. Lacks lower thumb guard. At least one stick is glued near the tips having had vertical splits and indeed some others are visible, plus some slight nicks to the edges of sticks. Would benefit from cleaning.
Lot 260
The Rehearsal: A Mid-18th Century White Mother-of-Pearl Fan, lightly silvered and gilded, the carving in the upper guards classical and quite formal. A single spray of flowers crosses the gorge. The double paper leaf shows an elegant couple, the lady in pale pink with white petticoat, a large plumed hat atop a tall hairstyle, her bodice embellished with a stomacher, her sleeves elbow length and trimmed with lace. The gentleman is holding her right hand, his left hand folded as if pressed to his heart. An elegant gentleman faces the couple and appears to be reading to them from a book, perhaps helping in a wedding rehearsal? He is finely dressed in a long red waistcoat embellished with gilt buttons and braised pocket flaps, mauve breeches, a blonde formal wig, a sword by his side and a long stick on which he leans. Cupid, with a blue sash and quiver containing arrows, supervises the proceedings, fanning flames, an arbour brimming with flower garlands to the rear and many more garlands cast around. To the right another couple seated under a tree, the lady wearing powder blue with a laced front bodice, and lace trimmed elbow length sleeves. A small straw bonnet rests atop her formal hairstyle which allows for tumbling ringlets. Her gentleman companion appears to be wearing a powdered wig. The reserves, painted in mid brown, are highly gilded. On the verso a solitary lady is taking the opportunity to read in a peaceful rural settling. Her deep pink robe is trimmed with lace on the low neckline and elbow length sleeves. Her hair is secured with a blue ribbon. The verso is bordered with pink and blue roses and swathes of leaves. Guard length 27.5cmThe lower guards appear plain but in fact have losses to gilding. Silvering is generally dull but some brightness remains to the gilding. The leaf folds have some rubbing and the leaf is slightly discoloured at the top on the verso. Some slight splitting to a few upper folds.
Lot 262
A Mid-18th Century Mother-of-Pearl Fan, with unusual leaf, the sticks carved, pierced and gilded, the gorge with gold cherubs appearing to ascend chains and lattice, the guards with cherubs at play. The double leaf intricately painted to resemble silk dress fabric, embellished with a painted dark green trompe l'oeil ribbon. A central painting shows a seated lady enjoying the attentions of a kneeling man, offering flowers and ribbons (a proposal?) and a winged cherub above about to place a white hat on her head. The verso is vellum, painted with a dog bringing a letter to a young lady in its mouth. Guard length 28cmOne broken centre gorge stick with section missing. Leaf folds worn and some slight damage to border. Broken guard
Lot 274
Family Portraits: A Late 18th Century Mother-of-Pearl Fan, the monture silvered and gilded, carved and pierced, the upper guards with a carved figure, the gorge more lightly but highlighted in gold. An elaborate cream silk and metal thread tassel hangs from an embossed gold metal loop. The double paper leaf shows two couples in the countryside listening to a flautist, one couple dancing, one lady seated next to a lamb, a grey dog at her feet. To the far left of the leaf, a rectangular portrait in a gilt frame, an elderly moustached man with an upright bearing, wearing a metal military helmet. Next left, an oval portrait of a young woman, a pink ribbon in her hair. To the far right, the third oval portrait of a smiling older lady, wearing a white cap decorated with pink ribbon. The verso is a simple landscape, a woman wearing pink in the centre. Guard length 25cm. Together with a fine period hinged box, covered with woven silk in cream, ruby and gold, the inside lined with deep red moiré silk, the exterior edged in braidSome of the gilding is still quite bright. The monture has been restored, with reinforcement to the verso on several sticks, particularly near the rivet but also mid stick. There are some nicks to the folds and some folds are rubbed. One fold has been quite crudely repaired on the verso. There is a black mark right across the verso which obscures much of the lady in pink. Some brown discoloration visible on the recto.
Lot 278
Joseph Sold Into Slavery: A Mid-18th Century Mother-of-Pearl Fan, the leaf possibly Dutch, the monture carved, pierced and gilded, the guards with a female figure and flowers, the gorge with a large central roundel, gilded figures within, two side vignettes of classical design. The vellum leaf, mounted à l'anglaise, is painted with a large central scene of Joseph being sold into slavery, coins changing hands, a keeper and two camels in the background. One smaller side vignette depicts a dog on a riverbank, ruins behind, the other side depicting a shepherdess seated by a riverbank. The verso is painted simply with a shepherdess and a sheep. Guard length 28cmOne broken inner stick, crude repairs to several others, including the lower guard. The leaf has nicks and is rubbed on the folds. Evidence of further restoration to the verso, and this side has orange marks.
Lot 291
An Early 18th Century Carved and Pierced Ivory Fan, the guards with three panels, alternating with flatter and more lightly carved sections. The gorge has a pierced lattice background, with a central carved and pierced vignette of two adults and a child. To either side, a further carved vignette. The double paper leaf depicts friends and family at leisure, some on horseback, some flying red kites, all dressed in colourful and detailed robes, the women with very white faces. The verso is cream and very simple, with three painted sprays of leaves and pink flowers. Guard length 31cmBoth sides of the monture have some evidence of stick damage resulting in shortening. To the left, two gorge sticks are stuck to the guard. Some minor repair to the leaf, plus one further split through the body of the man in blue.
Lot 295
A Mid-18th Century Bone Fan, the upper guards and gorge sticks quite simply carved and pierced. The double paper leaf is painted with a charming scene of an Oriental mother and three young children at play, under the shade of a fruit tree. The tree has been used to hang a line, from which the mother has suspended two drums, or gongs, which she beats with a stick to provide rhythm for the dancing children. The family wear simple but colourful clothing in primary colours, the children in calf length trousers, their hair somewhat dishevelled, their arms aloft as they dance. To their left is a very pointed child's size pagoda, with several tiers, the roofs of red and the lower walls painted in blue, a gold figure just visible within the upper more open tier. Bells hang from the corners. The ground is planted with low growing shrubs and some sort of coral coloured vegetation. The verso is plain save for a simple delicate swag border of leaves. Guard length 27cmLoss to the bone where the lower guard joins the upper section. The leaf at this side is missing a section on the recto. The leaf folds are lightly rubbed.
Lot 298
A Vibrant Mid-18th Century Fan, the vellum leaf mounted à l'anglaise having a central vignette of a courting couple, to the right a bird, insect and fruit, to the left a Chinese figure in robes together with a bird. The verso with chinoiserie elements, depicting fruit, and a bird in flight. The gorge, with a central painted vignette depicting a soldier and lady, a face on his shield, another lady and Cupid with his bow, and an obelisk, is a marvel of minute flower carving surrounding regular and repeated pierced shapes painted in two shades of blue the carving being intricate when closed and laid on the side. The guards are carved with animals and flowers, a green stone at the rivet. Guard length 29cmThe leaf is rubbed. Stain to one gorge stick. Supporting sliver of ivory to rear of one gorge stick.
Lot 300
The Pedlar: An 18th Century Ivory Fan, possibly Italian, with carved and inlaid guards and carved and pierced gorge, the inlay of mother-of-pearl, with animals and birds, the very colourful gorge a delight of miniature paintings of animals, to include foxes and squirrels and perhaps a pig, small scale houses, churches: three vignettes, two featuring birds, the larger central vignette with a vase and colourful flowers and foliage. The double paper leaf depicts a rural village and the arrival of pedlars, who carry pots and pans and are accompanied by a mule, perhaps offering a relining service for pans. A maidservant carrying scales is possibly buying fruit. The verso has a simple outdoor scene with one lady and a building, both of which are blackened. Guard length 26.5cmBlackening to two faces, the leaf very rubbed. One stick broken at the shoulder. Bright colours.
Lot 326
The Alchemist: A Circa 1700 or Perhaps Earlier, possibly Dutch, (looking at the seated man's hat) Slender Ivory Fan, painted in rich colours to the guards and gorge, with simple rural scenes and decorative designs highlighted in gold. The colourful double paper leaf shows an exterior scene, a man in black priest's robes and large hat, (a Jesuit?) reading from a book, in front of a table where objects, seemingly of metal, are being weighed on scales. To the left, a worker with a very large pestle and mortar. To the right, a worker sieves something into a black powder next to a metal apparatus over a flame, the latter being fanned with bellows by a man in Chinese robes, the final product flowing into black bottles through a tube. Turning base metal into gold? Making gunpowder, a bi-product of some Chinese experiments? The verso has a simple spray of painted flowers, in deep pink and yellows, roses and a tulip, with foliage. Guard length 25.5cm Issue 92 of The Bulletin produced for members by the Fan Circle International carries an article, on pages 27 to 28, of an opinion on this fan by Mrs Hélène Alexander, MBE, FRSA, of the Fan Museum on Greenwich who viewed the fan during an exhibition of some of the collection in 2010The monture paint is rubbed in places. The leaf folds are rubbed and to the right, bottom border, a small section has lifted but is present. The first stick in from the left is stuck to the guard.
Lot 329
A 19th Century Bone Brisé Fan, the twenty-four inner sticks and two guards painted recto/verso in bright colours (particularly blue) as are the central scene and reserves. An oval vignette, bordered in blue, depicts a country hamlet built around a castle with two tall towers, a stone church within sight, and other buildings some of which appear to be timbered. The reserves are bordered in blue and filled with individual flowers, and some sprays, these being mainly pink. The rounded sticks tips each have a red ark containing blue flowers with open petals, and below the ribbon a design to each stick of red flowers is enclosed within blue hearts. Guard length 19cmThe ribbon requires adjustment, and the fan is quite dirty.
Lot 332
The Flower Girl: A Large Circa 1890's Bone Fan, the guards and sticks simply pierced, slightly more detail to the upper guard. The cream gauze leaf shows a flower girl, with a tray of colourful blossoms, dressed in light Spring colours. The leaf has a light and airy border of pink and lemon flowers. The verso is plain. Simple gold metal loop. Guard length 32.5cm; and A Circa 1890's Large Wooden Fan, the sticks painted and gilded on the gorge. The light brown gauze leaf is painted with a simple spray of unusual flowers and foliage, the leaves quite dark and shaded, the spikey flowers ginger, orange and yellow, the buds tipped with deep red. The verso is plain. Guard length 35cm. Together with a black silk-covered fan box (2)Fan 1 - nothing noted. Fan 2 - Some small stains near the top edge of the leaf, the leaf is lifting at the bottom right corner. One stick is loose.
Lot 339
An Early 19th Century Fan, with pierced bone sticks, a peephole feature to all the sticks half way up the gorge. The guards are elaborately decorated with sections of mother-of-pearl into which are inlaid different gold metal shapes, enamel and turquoise stones. The bone of the upper gorge is pierced to resemble feathers. The leaf, of dark blue shows three Regency ladies to their waists, each wearing different fashionable hats or hair ornaments along with different hairstyles of the day. One carries a fan with a jewelled metal guard. The reserves depict clouds and roses. The verso is a hand coloured print of a lady at her toilet, her maid in attendance, answering the door to a dog delivering a letter. This vignette is surrounded by a simple country riverside scene. Mother-of-pearl thumb guards. Guard length 23cmGenerally sound but some losses to the guard decoration, including one of two painted enamel inlays. Some of the leaf appears to have been re-glued, and is quite dry. One stick is damaged but present. Some folds are rubbed.
Lot 340
A Circa 1880's Black Lace Fan, Chantilly, mounted on dusky dark grey/mauve mother-of-pearl sticks, which continue as ribs, the lace backed with pale turquoise silk crepe. Shaped head, no loop, Guard length 28cmRepair to the shoulder of one central stick, not visible from the front. Fabric sound.
Lot 342
A Large Mid-19th Century Mother-of-Pearl Fan in the Spanish style, the sticks very heavy and wide, gilded, the leaf very slim, the sticks containing a central painting of two women and two young children. Both guards have additional decoration in relief, shaped in a gold metal, and, on the front guard, with a large paste stone, to the rear a mirror. The double paper leaf shows outdoor gatherings with dogs, to the left a woman, quite regally dressed in red robes, greets others. To the right, a similar group, this time with a gentleman wearing red costume. The verso is a simple painting of the countryside. Guard length 32.5cm, gorge shoulder 5cm at the widest part. Together with a sturdy fan box covered in cream silk, the inside lid and body both padded with silkRequires almost full restoration, virtually all the sticks are either broken or weak, one stick is missing, one small piece from a stick available. The central painting is in good order, the leaf is rubbed.
Lot 352
A Slender Early 19th Century Bone Brisé Fan, the tips of the sticks pointed, the whole intricately and elaborately carved and pierced. The twenty one inner sticks and two guards feature figures, and the reserves form vignettes with either classical or floral borders, further ovals carved elsewhere. The central vignette features a lady in flowing robes, two men observing. To the right, another similar lady, alone, and to the left, a younger lady also alone. A further vignette at either side features flowers. The verso is flat. Diamantés with the rivet. Guard length 17cmSlivers of bone missing to one stick far right plus losses under one vignette at the same side. Some very slight losses to the tip points.
Lot 366
A Fine Small Early 19th Century (or earlier) Ivory Brisé Fan, the guards painted and carved, a naked figure in fine relief, and flowers, both with tortoiseshell thumb guards. The recto is divided into three panels by a pair of pierced sticks, one further pierced stick at each side of the guards. A frieze of piercing runs the length of the top just below the blue ribbon. The three painted panels are bordered with gold, and depict Oriental figures, the larger central scene having several people and a very large painted porcelain lidded vase. The verso is a mirror image drawing of the recto. Guard length 19cmRibbon defective at one end.
Lot 369
Admiral Lord Nelson at Trafalgar: A Fine Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, circa 1805-10, the central painted panel depicting Nelson, seated behind a stone bearing a drawing of canon and other weaponry, a cherub holding a crown of laurels above him, a lady to his right bearing a spear and shield, possibly Boudica, the winged goddess Fame (Pheme, personification of fame and renown) blowing her trumpet to the left, the sun shining and warships on the sea. The slender ivory guards are both carved, the recto with a cherub, the verso more stylised, and indeed to the left side two inner sticks plus the lower guard are non-matching replacements. On the original sticks the fine carving includes two ships anchors .Guard length 18cm. Together with period fan tube in mid green cardReplacement of lower guard and two sticks. A small sliver of ivory missing at the top of the fourth stick in from the left. Ribbon strong.
Lot 377
A Fine Chinese Tortoiseshell Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, circa 1830-40, carved throughout with tiny birds and meandering leaves, the guard with buildings and foliage, the main sticks having three oval vignettes carved with pagodas and stylised trees. Guard length 18.5cmThe lower guard is missing, as is part of the next stick and there is damage to the adjacent stick.
Lot 381
A Mid-19th Century Chinese Wooden Mandarin Fan, Qing Dynasty, the sticks lacquered in black and gold, having a central figure to the gorge, the guards with symbols and butterflies. The double paper leaf shows a terrace scene, the figures with applied painted ivory faces and silk robes, with an unusual large exotic flower in the vegetation to the left. The verso, with two side vignettes containing simple buildings, the central vignette with two men and a lady, possibly a couple of import and their attendant, in a building next to water. The lilac background features bats and scrolls; and A Late 19th Century Chinese Bone Fan, Qing Dynasty, with a double paper leaf, having basic piercing to the monture. The leaf with simple flowers in pinks and blues, a shiny gold border along the top, the verso also decorated with pastel flowers. Guard length 27cm (2)The top of one inner stick is split near the shoulder. One leaf fold completely split but present. The adjacent fold is also split but holding. Some rubbing to the lacquer and leaf folds. Fan 2 - Very slightly warped. Some repairs to the leaf, some folds rubbed, and leaf lightly stained.
Lot 383
A Circa 1830's to 1840's Chinese Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, a central oval left blank for a monogram, the remaining central continuous design being one of figures and trees with pagodas (note the unusual oval window to the right), these designs repeated in the tips. Twenty-one inner sticks, no carving to the verso. The guards are more deeply carved with figures and buildings. Guard length 18.5cmFoxed. One stick to the right side has broken and been crudely repaired (see darker patch beneath ribbon). Ribbon defective to the left side.
Lot 385
A Circa 1840 Chinese Carved Sandalwood Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, a central oval carved with initials, surrounded by a scene of flowers, buildings and foliage. The tips of each stick feature figures trees and buildings, the guards having the addition of dragons. Nineteen lightly carved inner sticks. Diamanté rivet, guard length 19cm. The verso is plainGenerally good, with very slight warping to inner sticks. Ribbon sound.
Lot 395
A Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Cabriolet Fan, of medium size, Qing Dynasty, mid-19th century, all sticks painted with a simple floral design in grey, with a butterfly or moth on each guard. The Chinese figures on the recto have applied painted ivory faces and silk robes, and are engaged in various different activities. The lower leaf section is painted simply with flowers and fruit. The verso shows sailing ships on the river, and a colourful bird amongst flowers. Guard length 27cmThe monture is sound but one stick is adrift and outside the double paper leaf, presumably missed when some restoration has taken place to several folds on the upper part of the leaf to the verso. The leaf is rubbed on the folds.
Lot 396
A Circa 1840's Chinese Carved Tortoiseshell Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, with plain central vignette for a monogram, the twenty inner sticks well carved with figures, animals and buildings, the lower guard carved mainly with figures, to the same depth. The upper guard missing, as is the button on the front rivet. No carving on the verso. Guard length 20cmUpper guard not present, first stick to the right missing half of its tip, second stick in from the left missing the very tip, nibbles to the sides of some sticks.
Lot 398
A Small Fine Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Tortoiseshell Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, with 24 inner sticks and both guards, the whole carved with tiny leaves and birds an oval vignette to each side, a central cartouche in the shape of a shield containing initials and surrounded by elaborate carved drapes. Guard length 15cmRibbon defective. Damage to at least one stick, the tip of one to the right being broken but present and held in place by the ribbon, the lower part of the stick present also.
Lot 402
A Circa 1840's Chinese Gilded Silver Metal Filigree Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, further embellished on both sides with blue, green, yellow and lilac enamel. Twenty four inner sticks and two slightly heavier guards, the latter being worked with figures and foliage but no enamel. Guard length 19cmSome loss to the coloured enamel on one or two tips. One stick possibly missing. Ribbon requires replacing.
Lot 407
A Chinese Filigree Gilded Metal Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, decorated recto/verso with blue and green enamel, three gold bordered oval vignettes, with pagodas and foliage, the central oval vertical, the side vignettes horizontal. The guards are similarly decorated, with iris and foliage. The tip of each stick has an enamel flower head and leaves. Twenty-four inner sticks. Guard length 19cmVery slightly splayed, probably due to no tension as the ribbon is defective. Very slight tarnish and rubbing to the gilding in the gorge. The shoulders of both guards have welded metal repairs.
Lot 451
A Fine and Unusual Early Chinese Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, the twenty-five inner sticks and both guards pointed at the tips, the medium weight guards intricately carved with four ovals interspaced with flowers, the lower section with different shapes. The lower gorge is uncarved and the sticks are shaped to correspond with the ovals on the guards, best seen from the side when closed. The sticks have various different bands of carving, floral changing to buildings underneath the ribbon. Two central ovals are carved with birds in flight. Two roundels are carved with upside down pagodas. The verso is uncarved. Guard length 20cm NB: This is most likely one third of a previously damaged cockade fan, which would explain why the pagodas are upside down. The guards are most likely cut down handles from the original fan.To the left, one stick broken near the tip, with a crude splinted repair. The ribbon is sound. To the right, another broken/repaired stick to the left edge of the right roundel. Some ivory slivers missing.
Lot 466
Formal Portraits: An 18th Century Ivory Fan, circa 1780, the monture pierced and carved and silvered in the ''battoire'' fashion. The upper guards are carved with a large figure. The gorge sticks are intricately carved with some worked in pairs. Others, singly, are carved with profiles near the shoulders, possibly wearing crowns. The central three sticks each feature a silvered figure, and others in pairs form large hearts. The double paper leaf is painted on an unusual background of light peach, several shades of blue for skies and water catching the eye. Centrally, a family have taken a stroll in a park, with a bridge behind them, a rowing boat passing under. The lady is seated and the young boy, dressed in yellow and blue, leans close to her as his dog jumps up, his father more occupied with offering flowers to his wife. The lady is finely dressed in a lilac gown with white petticoat, white lace at her neckline and elbow length sleeves. She holds a folding fan part- open in her right hand. The gentleman wears a short wig and a long blue jacket, over a waistcoat and breeches in strong pink. To the right of this scene is an oval portrait of a very similar lady, wearing a pink gown and white cap. To the left, an oval portrait of a gentleman in a similar wig wearing a dark green jacket and white necktie. To the extreme left, a couple attired in rich red and blue are relaxing in the countryside. To the far right, a solitary lady dressed in lilac reclines whilst reading a handwritten letter. The reserves are painted with elaborate swags of blue and pink flowers, and the top and bottom of the leaf are bordered in silver, some of the floral decoration meandering into this area. On the verso, a lady with a front lacing bodice and rather unusual hairstyle sits close to a river, accompanied by a small dog. Guard length 25.5cm Provenance:Believed to be one of the fans from HRH The Duke of Connaught sale and bears a label noting thisOne gorge stick is badly broken. Loss to some of the silvering. The leaf is stained to the verso. Some rubbing to the folds. The rivet is lacking.
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