V RARE Early 19th Century French 16k-17k Gold-Mounted Brisé Fan c. 1810–1820, Jeweled and Hand Painted Vellum Leaf Leather Case That would have meant something

That would have meant something to the owner or artist

these are typically fragile

Paris circa 1847-1895 though the inside of the box is marked by Cardeilhac

1860-1900)

you see the tiny "585" mark on them that guarantees they are solid 14k gold

V RARE Early 19th Century French 16k-17k Gold-Mounted Brisé Fan c. 1810–1820, Jeweled and Hand Painted Vellum Leaf Leather Case That would have meant somethingA rare and highly refined French bris fan of the Empire Restoration period, c. 1810 20, executed with substantial gold mounted guards ornamented in finely worked repouss and beadwork relief, inset with red stones testing as garnets or amethyst and tiny round gems which test as emerald, in the period taste. The fan retains its original hand painted leaf, executed in gouache on vellum, depicting an allegorical classical scene within an idyllic