Stunning Antique French Hand Fan, Crown HP and 18k Gold Monogram (2), Tortoise Shell, Houbigant Sequin Here are a rare pair

Here are a rare pair of hand painted and artist signed portraits on thin natural wafer wafer: a French military officer and his wife

1840-1860 in the best of homes throughout Europe

France—died Sept

A few small nips to the carvings but no larger chips

Stunning Antique French Hand Fan, Crown HP and 18k Gold Monogram (2), Tortoise Shell, Houbigant Sequin Here are a rare pairI will admit I can't be positive the box is original to the fan, and therefore note that it is the way it came into my collections and it fits perfectly. The fan has been hand painted on each side, and each guard bears the same generous 18k gold monogram. The one side also has the Marquis crown and if that's a name, I can't make it out. Reverse side is a lion banner. The overall effect and condition has made this a personal favorite in my smallish