VICTORIAN VELLUM AND HORN HAND FANS, LOT OF TWO, each made from heavy-weight, translucent vellum with intricately hand-painted polychrome gouache, with black ink hatching and other illuminated-style detailing, gilded and burnished with 24K shell gold, sculpted and incised highly polished handles. Vellum heavily pierced in decorative patterns to create lace effects with scalloped edging. Both items have early museum accession numbering in ink near base of handles. Together with a simple black broad cloth and wood mourning fan, brass ring. Three pieces total. Second half 19th century. 10" W, 10" to 12" L, and 21" wide, 13 1/2" L.
Primary examples in excellent condition, with small loss to one rib at tip and one break in piercing of smallest fan. No warping, rubbing, or moisture damage, vellum tied onto mounts which allows it to breathe. _x000D_
Third example in good condition with wear, nicks to wood, fraying to broad cloth.
Provenance: Property deaccessioned by The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), to benefit the collections and acquisitions funds.

Primary examples in excellent condition, with small loss to one rib at tip and one break in piercing of smallest fan. No warping, rubbing, or moisture damage, vellum tied onto mounts which allows it to breathe. _x000D_
Third example in good condition with wear, nicks to wood, fraying to broad cloth.