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How do I identify an antique fan?
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To identify an antique fan, search all over for a maker's mark. Then, consult an authoritative online reference to match the mark to the manufacturer's name. A licensed appraiser can also assist with identification. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted antique fans on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Chinese blue green fan called the Thousand Faces
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Exquisite and unique Chinese fan called the Thousand Faces, 19th century. The wooden ribs are
Category
1890s Chinese Handheld Fans
Tiffany & Co. Antique Carved Mother of Pearl Handheld Fan with Case
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique Tiffany & Co. carved mother of pearl fan is an exceptional example of the firm’s
Category
Late 19th Century Handheld Fans
Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, France, Attributed to Alice Maud Fanner, Gardens
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Alice Maud Fanner was born in Surrey in 1865 and for many years lived in the Chiswick area of
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Thousand-faced" fan in a fan case.
Located in Madrid, ES
"Thousand-faced" fan in a fan case. Paper, lacquered wood, wood and glass… Canton, China, late Qing
Category
Antique 19th Century Other Decorative Art
Materials
Other
Swirling Fans Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Graceful and unusual quilt pattern of swirling Fans. The quilt is done in the perfect shade of blue
Category
Vintage 1920s American Country Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$1,085
Decorative Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
Decorative hand fan
Condition: (This fan is in used condition with damage. One of the guards is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Mounted Objects
Materials
Paint
