£550
The Posy Fan! A very scarce fan that is seldom seen, this fan has a specific construction that permits the user to open as a folding fan but when closed, the flowers encircle the fan and form a posy. This construction was patented in 1894, see page 131 of the recent publication “Fans” by Mary Cooper, this example with wood sticks painted white, fitted with a dark purple silk ribbon, and shades of purple, cream and violet for the fabric flowers, the leaves mid-green, with yellow stamens, the flowers being stitched to the double layer base leaf, of pale green cotton, overall height approx. 19 cm. See a variation of this fan sold at Morphets on 02/05/2024
In good condition, the flowers would benefit from steaming to revive the shape.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
27.6% inc VAT*
