Need help with this hand fan please

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Crystalina, Nov 25, 2020.

  1. Crystalina

    Crystalina Active Member

    I believe this is a celluloid opera hand fan. I see numerous names to describe it but want to be accurate before listing.
    My questions are:
    1. What era?
    2. How do I describe this marbled, pearlized fan?
    3. Opera fan?
    4. Celluloid?
    5. Do I describe it as butterscotch, amber, yellow?

    The blades are 6" x .875" with ribbon connecting the blades together. The connector is .625" below the blades and 1.375" in total. When open it is 10.75". It is unmarked, so no maker can be identified. Thank you for your help and Happy Thanksgiving!

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    Crystalina, Nov 25, 2020
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    To my eye, that would be modern plastic designed to imitate mother of pearl. Here's one (from Spain, which I suspect is the origin of yours) whose sticks are made of something similar. Let's see what others say.

    Debora

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    Debora, Nov 25, 2020
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  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Bronwen, Nov 25, 2020
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  4. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    How does the ribbon that is holding it together look? Is it old or new looking?
     
    Marie Forjan, Nov 25, 2020
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Agree, modern faux mother of pearl, and probably from Spain. Very useful, but not a collector's item.
    The technical term for this type of fan with blades held together by a ribbon or cord is brisé fan.
     
    Any Jewelry, Nov 26, 2020
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Want to add... Given the plastic's yellow cast, could be vintage. 1970s maybe.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Nov 26, 2020
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