Fine Antique French Hand Painted Hand Fan, 26cm Carved Mother of Pearl Guards, Sticks, c.1840-50 lap desk or just as a stunning

or just as a stunning Country French table box

the set is simply stunning AND they're kept in the original tooled leather storage and/or presentation case or box

We will not own this one long

I see a single piece of the pearl lifted from its spot

It will not be included in the sale

Fine Antique French Hand Painted Hand Fan, 26cm Carved Mother of Pearl Guards, Sticks, c.1840-50 lap desk or just as a stunningStunning 19th century French carved mother of pearl guards with gold and silver foils on the guards and a very ornate ring. Hand painted paper leaf, front and back. A Romantic Era scene, young woman with her sheep and dog, and unbroken jug in her hand (symbolism: virginity intact) younger boys in the distance play a flute while she daydreams. Each end dissolves into a rocaille and floral cartouche isn't it just so elegant. Guards and sticks carved