In the spirit of the Empire, France, circa 1900. Folded fan, the silk leaf with a drapery effect sewn with gold sequins in the shape of stars or laurel wreaths. Mounted in engraved horn, gilded and inlaid with steel sequins. (Good condition). Height Height: 21.5 cm In its original box bearing the address of the Parisian fan-maker Lachelin in Paris on the lid, and the following handwritten note: "Fan copie Louis XVI given by Mr Edouard Delpech to his cousin Henriette de Bellecombe. Offered by the latter to Sylvie". Expert : Georgina Letourmy-Bordier