Folding Fan with Gold Sequins, ca. 1875Sticks: wood; sawn out floral motif; painted gold; original tassel. Leaf: black silk, beautifully embroidered with gold colored sequins; the pattern is reminiscent of the Biedermeier era. Condition: good; the cover sticks are a bit rubbed; the ends of the leaf are very slightly frayed; a few sequins are certainly missing; a small tear in one of the folds. Length Guard: ~ 27 cm Total length: ~ 27 cm Width: ~ 50 cm (when opened)