Fine Antique French Hand Painted Hand Fan, 26cm Carved Mother of Pearl Guards, Sticks, c.1840-50 lap desk to rid himself of the

to rid himself of the young suitor

It will not be included in the sale

It's large

as both were producing similar beautiful little enamel items during that time

Note from the back how intricate are the layers in this heavy pressed/machined frame

Fine Antique French Hand Painted Hand Fan, 26cm Carved Mother of Pearl Guards, Sticks, c.1840-50 lap desk to rid himself of theStunning 19th century French carved mother of pearl guards with gold and silver foils on the guards and a very ornate ring. Hand painted paper leaf, front and back. A Romantic Era scene, young woman with her sheep and dog, and unbroken jug in her hand (symbolism: virginity intact) younger boys in the distance play a flute while she daydreams. Each end dissolves into a rocaille and floral cartouche isn't it just so elegant. Guards and sticks carved