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Pair S. Bent & Brothers Ebonized Maple Fiddle / Fan Back Windsor Chairs Half Arm
Pair S. Bent & Brothers Ebonized Maple Fiddle / Fan Back Windsor Chairs Half Arm

Pair S. Bent & Brothers Ebonized Maple Fiddle / Fan Back Windsor Chairs Half Arm

By S. Bent and Bros.

Located in Germantown, MD

Bent & Brothers Ebonized Maple Fiddle / Fan Back Windsor Chairs Half Arm Chairs Measures 21.5 " in width, 22 " in depth and 37.5" in height.

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Maple, Paint

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Standing Woman by S. Rueff, France, 1925
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Standing Woman by S. Rueff, France, 1925

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Standing Woman by S. Rueff, France, 1925

By S. Rueff

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Perfect Gift for any Car´s Fan, Bugatti, Ferrari, Bentley.     We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1995.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Bronze

Simon Fielding English Majolica Fan & Insect Turquoise & Cream Oyster Plate
Simon Fielding English Majolica Fan & Insect Turquoise & Cream Oyster Plate

Simon Fielding English Majolica Fan & Insect Turquoise & Cream Oyster Plate

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The fans extend slightly beyond the outer rim and radiate from a central brown glazed condiment well.

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Earthenware

Advertising poster from the 20's - Asian vintage fans
Advertising poster from the 20's - Asian vintage fans

Advertising poster from the 20's - Asian vintage fans

Located in PARIS, FR

Very nice advertising poster from the 20's. This poster was printed by K. K. printing co in Shanghai. Fashion - China - Advertising

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1920s Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Art Deco Over Mantel Fan Wall Mirror with Attractive Amber Glass Panels 1930's
Art Deco Over Mantel Fan Wall Mirror with Attractive Amber Glass Panels 1930's

Art Deco Over Mantel Fan Wall Mirror with Attractive Amber Glass Panels 1930's

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Art Deco Over Mantel Fan wall mirror with attractive amber glass panels complete with rear hanging chains Circa 1930's

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Steel

Victorian Baby in Bonnet Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Victorian Baby in Bonnet Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch

Victorian Baby in Bonnet Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch

Located in Riverdale, NY

Finely detailed gold work with a tiny baby crawling out of a diamond trimmed bonnet onto a folded seed pearl fan. 1860's USA. 2" x .5".

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1860s American High Victorian Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch
19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch

19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch

$4,800

W 1.75 in D 0.75 in L 2.1 in

19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

If a person wishes to share the contents of the locket, they close the fan. Otherwise all secrets are kept to oneself.

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1870s French Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

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1920's Art Deco  Fan-Shaped Comb
1920's Art Deco  Fan-Shaped Comb

1920's Art Deco Fan-Shaped Comb

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H 6 in W 5.5 in

1920's Art Deco Fan-Shaped Comb

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a striking 1920's Art Deco fan-shaped comb made of celluloid in a filigree lacy pattern.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Antiques Fans

20th Century Symbolist Style Plataroti Spring Landscape Oil on Canvas Green Blue
20th Century Symbolist Style Plataroti Spring Landscape Oil on Canvas Green Blue

20th Century Symbolist Style Plataroti Spring Landscape Oil on Canvas Green Blue

Located in roma, IT

The stylistic choice is certainly attributable to Symbolism, and it's likely the artist 'S. Plataroti' was a fan of the Baltic school from the same period, which can be seen in the c...

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Early 1900s Symbolist Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Ring, circa 1920s

Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Ring, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

This one of a kind ring, which if your a F.r.i.e.n.d.s fan, you would notice it is very similar to Ross’s Grandmothers ring, that Joey accidentally proposed with to Rachel in the las...

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1920s Unknown Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1930's Silk Printed Fan Pattern Kimono w/ Metallics
1930's Silk Printed Fan Pattern Kimono w/ Metallics

1930's Silk Printed Fan Pattern Kimono w/ Metallics

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1930's silk kimono with ivory, orange and silver (paint stamped) fan pattern. Lined and gorgeous.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Antiques Fans

U.S. Shield Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Circa 1918
U.S. Shield Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Circa 1918

U.S. Shield Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Circa 1918

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Americans who had imported European fans from the late 1600s to the mid-1800s, joined the fan-making fray soon after the Civil War and made-in-America fans began to acquire a followi...

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1910s American Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Wood, Paper

Colorful Persian Antique Kurd Rug, circa 1910s
Colorful Persian Antique Kurd Rug, circa 1910s

Colorful Persian Antique Kurd Rug, circa 1910s

Located in New York, NY

The many borders include fan palmette, rosette,'S' and stripe designs.

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1910s Persian Tribal Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Wool

Biedermeier Sofa
Biedermeier Sofa

Biedermeier Sofa

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H 34.25 in W 92 in D 27.25 in

Biedermeier Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Golden Nordic birch veneers with ebonized applique´s adorn the fan shaped arms, while the curved back and feet frame the design.

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1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Birch

13 Star Antique American Flag, Inscribed "Spenge" ca 1895-1926
13 Star Antique American Flag, Inscribed "Spenge" ca 1895-1926

13 Star Antique American Flag, Inscribed "Spenge" ca 1895-1926

Located in York County, PA

Here the form is almost certainly purposeful, displaying a fan-leafed cross with an octagonal center. Likely this was used to reflect some aspect of the firm.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Wool

19th Century English Majolica Japanese Fan Box S.Fielding & Company
19th Century English Majolica Japanese Fan Box S.Fielding & Company

19th Century English Majolica Japanese Fan Box S.Fielding & Company

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant and rare English fan box with fishes, circa 1890. Inspired by the Japan this piece is an excellent example of the Aesthetic Movement.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Majolica

1920’s Cream Beaded Fan Handbag
1920’s Cream Beaded Fan Handbag

1920’s Cream Beaded Fan Handbag

Located in London, GB

This adorable little bag features a beaded ring handle and coloured beading detail used to illustrate a fan pattern. It has been created using woven cream, bronze and pastel beads...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Antiques Fans

Simon Fielding English Majolica Fan & Insect Japonisme Aesthetic Oyster Plate
Simon Fielding English Majolica Fan & Insect Japonisme Aesthetic Oyster Plate

Simon Fielding English Majolica Fan & Insect Japonisme Aesthetic Oyster Plate

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The fans extend slightly beyond the outer rim and radiate from a central brown glazed condiment well.

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Earthenware

Simon Fielding English Majolica Fan & Insect Turquoise & Brown Oyster Plate
Simon Fielding English Majolica Fan & Insect Turquoise & Brown Oyster Plate

Simon Fielding English Majolica Fan & Insect Turquoise & Brown Oyster Plate

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The wells show alternating images of insects or flowering branches of prunus moving in a clock-wise direction from fan to fan. One well shows a yellow-beaked water bird sitting in et...

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Earthenware

A 1920’s White Macassar Fan Inlaid Art Deco Wardrobe
A 1920’s White Macassar Fan Inlaid Art Deco Wardrobe

A 1920’s White Macassar Fan Inlaid Art Deco Wardrobe

Located in Barnstaple, GB

This absolutely stunning example features an amazing herringbone fan inlay made entirely from stunning white Macassar veneers.

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Macassar, Walnut

Vintage 1920's Cream Felt Cloche Hat Sea Fan Coral Roaring 20s Cloche Hat
Vintage 1920's Cream Felt Cloche Hat Sea Fan Coral Roaring 20s Cloche Hat

Vintage 1920's Cream Felt Cloche Hat Sea Fan Coral Roaring 20s Cloche Hat

Located in Nashville, TN

The rounded domed crown, showcases a structural side swirl along left hand side, in which the stems of the sea fans are delicate sewn in, concealing the stitches perfectly.

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1920s Antique Antiques Fans

Hand Held Fan of Peacock Feathers, Japan, circa 1880s
Hand Held Fan of Peacock Feathers, Japan, circa 1880s

Hand Held Fan of Peacock Feathers, Japan, circa 1880s

Located in Incline Village, NV

Opened the fan is 22" wide x 13" high. It is in excellent condition.

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1880s Japanese Victorian Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Feathers

Early American Pattern Glass Opaque White Lace Edge Milk Square Plate, 1880-1890
Early American Pattern Glass Opaque White Lace Edge Milk Square Plate, 1880-1890

Early American Pattern Glass Opaque White Lace Edge Milk Square Plate, 1880-1890

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The mold has a running ‘S’ and Dot border with fanned corners, and a deep raised footing. The plates work well alone, seated on chargers or mixed in with other patterned dinnerware.

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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Milk Glass

Carl Schlieper 1920 Germany Art Deco Antique Multi Purpose Folding Pocket Knife
Carl Schlieper 1920 Germany Art Deco Antique Multi Purpose Folding Pocket Knife

Carl Schlieper 1920 Germany Art Deco Antique Multi Purpose Folding Pocket Knife

By Carl Schlieper

Located in Miami, FL

In the U.S. brand names have included "Fan", "Jim Bowie" and "El Gallo" and, after World War II, the "eye brand".

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Silver, Steel

Pair Of 1920's Fan Shaped Lamps
Pair Of 1920's Fan Shaped Lamps

Pair Of 1920's Fan Shaped Lamps

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H 14 in W 7.125 in D 4.5 in

Pair Of 1920's Fan Shaped Lamps

Located in Pasadena, CA

Lovely pair of sconces from the 1920's with beautiful detailing in the casting.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Bronze

Robbins & Myers Fan and Light
Robbins & Myers Fan and Light

Robbins & Myers Fan and Light

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H 17 in Dm 11 in

Robbins & Myers Fan and Light

Located in Minneapolis, MN

The little brass tubes coming out from the fixture are to oil the motor for the fan. The fan is in high speed working condition, turned on with the light by two separate pull chains....

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mirror with Tramp Art Style Frame
Mirror with Tramp Art Style Frame

Mirror with Tramp Art Style Frame

Located in Culver City, CA

Perhaps the fans were pressure carved as well as other elements.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Antiques Fans

Add Fan from the 1920's for the Café Riche in Paris

Add Fan from the 1920's for the Café Riche in Paris

Located in Paris, FR

Add fan from the 1920's for the Café Riche in Paris Realized by J.

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1920s Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Watercolor

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French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890
French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890

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By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.  

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1890s French Victorian Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair
Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair

Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 19th Century parinated Windsor Style stained Armchair with saddle back seat. Measures 23.5 " in width, 23.5 " in depth and 38" in height. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is ...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Hardwood

Antique English Minton Majolica Pink with Blue Porcelain Oyster Plate Circa 1865
Antique English Minton Majolica Pink with Blue Porcelain Oyster Plate Circa 1865

Antique English Minton Majolica Pink with Blue Porcelain Oyster Plate Circa 1865

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare Antique English Minton Majolica Pink with Blue Porcelain Oyster Plate, Circa 1865. Molded Seashell Design

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Late 19th Century English Antique Antiques Fans

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain

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