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Rare Napoléon III Era Papier-Mâché Hand Fans with Romantic Scenes -

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Rare Napoléon III Era Papier-Mâché Hand Fans with Romantic Scenes -Elegant and evocative, this pair of mid 19th century French hand fans captures the essence of Napolon III refinement. Crafted from painted papier mch in a soft green hue, each fan is adorned with neoclassical engravingsone titled LAmour gale lHymne (Love equals Marriage) and the other depicting a pastoral fte with cherubs and maidens. Gilded edging, delicate black wooden handles, and the remnants of original blue silk ties complete their storied

Elegant and evocative, this pair of mid-19th-century French hand fans captures the essence of Napoléon III refinement. Crafted from painted papier-mâché in a soft green hue, each fan is adorned with neoclassical engravings—one titled “L’Amour égale l’Hyménée” (Love equals Marriage) and the other depicting a pastoral fête with cherubs and maidens. Gilded edging, delicate black wooden handles, and the remnants of original blue silk ties complete their storied charm. The blue silk ties are our favorite.

Though gently timeworn, they remain remarkably intact—an ode to leisure, art, and the decorative flair of the Second Empire. Style them on a velvet chair or place them atop a stack of antique books for that perfect whisper of vieilles choses.

They would feel perfectly at home in our Everyday Château drawing room, catching the light near a harp or a ticking mantel clock. In fact, we have a similar old fan tucked behind some art in our office. (last photo)

This listing is for one fan. If you'd like both, you will need to add two to your cart.

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Mike L.
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★★★★★ 4
Comfortable fit for slip-in fabric shoes
Size: 14, Color: Black/Black
My first experience with Marc Joseph. I typically purchase dress and casual work shoes from Florsheim and occasionally Rockport. I'm giving these four stars because the initial fit and feel appear solid. Depending on the shoe brand I wear a size 14 or 15. My feet are slightly wide but I don't alway need wide fit. These size 14 fit well with wide enough toe box. I've tried slip in shoes before and they just don't feel right. These somehow work and there is no heel slip. My only reservation is the high lip on the heel for slip-in and hope they dont catch pant hems. I gave 4 stars because I'll have to determine durability. Granted they are a light fabric shoe with a soft rubber tread. I'd like them to last for at least 6 months..and use them for business casual work wear during warm weather.
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Chris
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Stylish and comfortable.
Size: 8 Wide, Color: Black/Black
Shoes look great and fits well. Definitely recommend pocking another pair.
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Mike
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 3
Narrow for an 11.5W
Size: 11.5 Wide, Color: Navy
Nice look and material but very narrow for a wide, had to return
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elizabeth a.
Charlottesville, US
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Great shoe.
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Perfect fit. Stylish comfortable.
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