A second half 19th century Mother of Pearl fan,... Lot 66

A second half 19th century Mother of Pearl fan, the monture pierced, gilded and silvered in bands, the double paper leaf printed and coloured, the recto showing an outdoor gathering with 18th century gentry meeting a flower seller and her companions, one with a sheep, the verso with a similar group of maidens, silk tassel knotted with metal threads, guard approx. 10.5 inches or 26.5cm; and a second fan of a similar period, the pierced monture of bone, gilded in different shades of gold, the leaf with three vignettes showing scenes of couples courting, the reserves complementing the gorge with strong gold designs, the verso less strongly so, and featuring a lady at her toilet, guard approx. 10.5inches or 26.5cm (2)