A first quarter 19th century Carrickmacross needle lace fan, the crisp leaf mounted on pink Mother of Pearl, the ribs the same, the design of stylised flower baskets and clovers, with fine fillings mainly to the upper borders, contained in a card fan box with lilac and gold paper exterior, retailed by Dickens and Jones, Fan Specialists, Regent Street London, guard length approx. 9 5/8 inches or 24.5cm