Rare Antique French Empire Hand Fan, c.1810-25, Blackamoors, Boat, Exotic Birds, 19cm Crossed torches Both outer panels are convex

Both outer panels are convex

Victorian era or perhaps even Georgian

but this is one of my all-time favorites

The Royalists still held hope France would be returned to Royal lineage

That fashion was at its apex in the French Empire era

Rare Antique French Empire Hand Fan, c.1810-25, Blackamoors, Boat, Exotic Birds, 19cm Crossed torches Both outer panels are convexFrom that big crate of antique fans I've added to over decades and only recently began to sort and work through An exceptional c. 1810 25 French Empire hand fan, 19cm long when closed, made of horn and entirely hand decorated in thick gold enamel. The decoration is superb and has the rare scene of a river boat or dirge carrying what appears to be painted face African chiefs. Exotic birds and palm trees flank the river scene, and gorgeous flowers adorn