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The names of old fans vary based on when and where they were produced. The Ancient Greeks used a rhipis, while 6th-century Europeans incorporated a ceremonial fan called a flabellum into various ceremonies. The Japanese began producing folded paper fans called ogi during the 7th century. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage fans.
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Decorative Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
Decorative hand fan
Condition: (This fan is in used condition with damage. One of the guards is
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Mounted Objects
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Paint
Goose Feather Hand Fan
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful Victorian goose plume hand fan in perfect condition. This fan is perfect for use, or in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry
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American Victorian Pearl and Lace Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian decorative hand fan with etched pearl and lace
Vintage condition with broken
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Antiquities
American Victorian Pearl and Silk Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian decorative hand fan with pearl and silk painted scene
This fan is in used
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Antiquities
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Paint
Antique Italian Painted Hand Fan in a Glass Case
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century Italian hand fan, remarkably preserved with silvered metal sticks and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Decorative Art
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Metal
Antique Italian Painted Hand Fan in a Glass Case
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century Italian hand fan, remarkably preserved with silvered metal sticks and
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Mid-19th Century Rococo More Art
Materials
Silver
