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What are old fans called?
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The names of old fans vary based on when and where they were produced. The Ancient Greeks used a rhipis, while 6th-century Europeans incorporated a ceremonial fan called a flabellum into various ceremonies. The Japanese began producing folded paper fans called ogi during the 7th century. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage fans.
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Decorative Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
Decorative hand fan
Condition: (This fan is in used condition with damage.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Mounted Objects
Materials
Paint
American Victorian Painted Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian decorative hand fan with mother of pearl and silk painted scene
Antique condition: The front guard is broken
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Other
American Victorian Beige Silk Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian beige silk painted decorative hand fan
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Paint
American Victorian Pearl and Lace Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian decorative hand fan with etched pearl and lace
Vintage condition with broken pieces to the fan.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Antiquities
American Victorian Pearl and Silk Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian decorative hand fan with pearl and silk painted scene
This fan is in used condition with some minor damage.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Paint
Antique Italian Painted Hand Fan in a Glass Case
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century Italian hand fan, remarkably preserved with silvered metal sticks and guards depicting ancient gods, palm trees and classical emblemes.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
