A rare and wonderful discovery at a Paris antique market,  dramatic ostrich feather fans from Printemps, one of Paris' most opulent department stores in the heart of Boulevard Haussmann's Grands Magasins district, thus only accessible to the most wealthy. Still with the original box, Madame has kept the pair together, so I am selling them both together with the box.
 
Resonant of the elegance of Paris past; these feathered accessories became incredibly fashionable accessories for the 'Flappers' in the Jazz Age. The box places them firmly in this era, the typography on the box is classic Art Deco / 1920s and the slogan "Toute femme elegante est cliente du Printemps" was introduced in 1919 , it is safe to say that these fans date between circa 1920 and 1925.
 
The fans are in good antique condition with minimal shedding. They are fluffy and voluminous and have retained their colour.
 
There is a little loss from one side of the white fan, this one appears to have been used more often. The faux tortoiseshell structures are stable and fully functioning with no cracks or broken guards and the pivots remain secure.
 
Imagine the places these fans have been. Maybe the opera at the Palais Garnier, Paris' famous restaurants or even dancing on the tables at a Parisian night club, quintessentially Jazz Age! 
 
The cardboard box shows signs of age and use including foxing to the white finish but importantly the rare Printemps label remains crisp. 
 
The fans measure approximately 9.5" and 10" long (24 and 25cm) You are buying both fans and the box.