1880s Spanish Mechanical Fan Locket...

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Lot number	63
Estimate	8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Auction	Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Date	September 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

Brooch-Pendant, "Language of the Fan", Multi-Wear, Original Box. 5.3*4.1cm Wt:24.35g Spanish aristocratic fan motif Transformable ingenious design The fan blades can unfold and fold freely with a gentle touch. The Secret Language of Fan Fan language conveys sentiments and tacit understanding without words. Box-type structure with a glass compartment to hold a portrait. Holding the fan to partially veil the face, every glance and smile is captivating. Fan blades feature hand-chased engraved outlines and carved floral ornamentation. Ivy leaf motifs symbolise the Holy Trinity. Fitted with "Taille d'??pargne" (reserved enamel, dark cloisonn?? window enamel). Lace crocheted gloves for the fan-holding beauty. Hand-painted white enamel with delicate three-dimensional double-layer outlining. Adorned with pearl blossoms, gemstones and carved gold leaves. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS. Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions. The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value. All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation. Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle of," "school of," "

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