Stunning Antique French Hand Fan, Crown HP and 18k Gold Monogram (2), Tortoise Shell, Houbigant Sequin The metal backing seems to

The metal backing seems to me to be sterling silver with a karat gold extra long pin

the interior gold plated with a sliding fitting to hold the cigars and doubles as a match striker

5" tall French opaline decanters for use in serving liqueur at table

the female figure is in full relief from neck

Stunning Antique French Hand Fan, Crown HP and 18k Gold Monogram (2), Tortoise Shell, Houbigant Sequin The metal backing seems toI will admit I can't be positive the box is original to the fan, and therefore note that it is the way it came into my collections and it fits perfectly. The fan has been hand painted on each side, and each guard bears the same generous 18k gold monogram. The one side also has the Marquis crown and if that's a name, I can't make it out. Reverse side is a lion banner. The overall effect and condition has made this a personal favorite in my smallish