Antique French Gilt Opera Fan Stern Bros NYC Box Victorian 1890s Original Box
$ 158.4
Description
Antique French Gilt Opera Fan Stern Bros NYC Box Victorian 1890s Original Box . French-made fans were the height of fashion in the 1880s–1890s and were often carried to opera houses, formal events, and social gatherings. • Original Stern Brothers fitted presentation box. The gilt work remains bright and ornate, with beautiful scroll detailing. Brand: Stern Brothers (Retailer) Type: Folding Hand Fan Era: Victorian (Late 19th Century) Origin: Made in France Material: Gilt metal & silk Color: Black & Gold Features: Pierced gilt guards, figural scenes, original box Time Period Manufactured: 1850–1899 Handmade: Yes ✨ Description Offered here is a beautiful late 19th-century Victorian opera fan retailed by Stern Brothers of West 23rd Street, New York and stamped “Made in France.” This elegant folding fan features: • Intricately pierced gilt metal guards and sticks • Romantic figural courtship scenes in cartouche panels • Black silk leaf with applied metallic spangles • Ornate gilt detailing throughout • Original Stern Brothers fitted presentation box French-made fans were the height of fashion in the 1880s–1890s and were often carried to opera houses, formal events, and social gatherings. The gilt work remains bright and ornate, with beautiful scroll detailing. The romantic scenes reflect classic Victorian taste and French influence. 📌 Condition Antique condition consistent with age (over 130 years old). • Silk leaf shows age-related wear and light loss • Some spangle loss • Gilt metal retains strong gold tone • Mechanism functions properly • Box shows exterior wear at edges and corners Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description.
