Antique French Louise XV Gilded Mother Of Pearl Ladies Fan with hand painted panels. A richly designed and intricately crafted antique ladies fan with mother of pearl guards w hand carved open work and gilded floral and leaf motif. The fan opens to additional mother of pearl panels w hand carved cherubs and gilded floral and leaf motif. The panels and guards support a paper fan with intricately painted garden scene with lounging figures. Edges of fan are adorned with gold toned painted scroll/filigree and floral design work. Reverse side of fan has similar painted scene. Outer panel has rhinestone details. Comes with black leather/faux leather box with satin interior, extensive surface discoloration and some scratches on box. Box marked on interior as Vanderbilt Parliment Paris. Some discoloration to paper, small tear to top right of frame and slight wear to edges and gilded guards, other wear including fading to paint and one rip in fabric at crease, needs repair. Wear and tear appropriate to age. Measures approx 18