Objects
Chinese Brisé fan & magnifier
MAGNIFIERS AND QUIZZING GLASSES
magnifier fan
Asia: China
Early 19th c.
ivory; rolled gold
1999.4544
MAGNIFIERS AND QUIZZING GLASSES
magnifier fan
Asia: China
Early 19th c.
ivory; rolled gold
135 degree brisé fan. Pierced ivory. Twenty three sticks decorated with figure carvings. Monogram initials FHO spread across 3 centre sections. No handle. Dependent magnifying lens in gold-filled frame. Handle of magnifier consists of two lengths of metal soldered to lens frame and fixed at other end to an axle with jewelled terminals.
1999.4544
BOA Purchase, 1937