Antique c.1890-1915 French Opera Fan, 9.5" Mother of Pearl, Pique, Silk w Sequins, Sparkle, Fan Box soupier built to last

built to last

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Antique c.1890-1915 French Opera Fan, 9.5" Mother of Pearl, Pique, Silk w Sequins, Sparkle, Fan Box soupier built to lastA gorgeous old thing, loads of hand sewn sequins on a silk organza like gauzy leaf (double, front and back), and in an array that highlights the green to pink shimmering of those stunning mother of pearl sticks. Spines are bone, not a single one lost. The fan is 9. 5" long, opens to 18". The fan came in this box, but I'm unsure if it's the original. It certainly fits and protects it well, but the notations on back mention black. You decide, just