Golden Brown Horn Brisé Fan with Red Ribbon

Romantic · 1820s · British

This brisé fan features individual horn sticks joined by a ribbon at the pivot point, creating a semi-circular form when opened. The horn sticks display a translucent golden-brown coloration with decorative gilded details and red accent trim along the upper edge. Each stick appears to have small perforations or decorative elements creating a pattern across the surface. The fan's construction shows the characteristic brisé technique where sticks are not connected by fabric but rely on the ribbon threading to maintain structure. The horn material has been carefully shaped and polished, demonstrating the refined craftsmanship typical of early 19th-century accessories for fashionable society.