Victorian Waxed Fabric Cockade Fan with Ribbon and Decorative Edges wooden parrot I've seen some old brass

I've seen some old brass stencils salvaged from apple orchards

I love how simple and direct it is

it's a special small rug for a special spot

combined with these gloriously long black horsehair bristles

which gives it just a fantastic presence and warmth

Victorian Waxed Fabric Cockade Fan with Ribbon and Decorative Edges wooden parrot I've seen some old brassI only just learned that fans shaped like this are called cockade fans, and I must say I find it a great pleasure to unfurl them and then lock the handles in place! Victorian era, I love the cutout edges on this one, combined with the peach colored ribbon that runs all the way around. The dark brown with gold decoration leather like covering on the wooden handles shows some wear, but it's in good structural shape with years of fanning left in it yet