Candle Fan Microscope Shagreen Case Silver Fan 1756 Peter Archambo I

An extremely Rare Silver travelling Candle Fan with the Marks of the famous Huguenot Silver and Gold Smith PETER ARCHAMBO I. A freeman of the City of London. The Fan has the marks for 1756 and Peter's Logo from 1739. The fan is in its original Natural coloured Shagreen fitted case with hinged lid.

Peter Archambo I is know for his outstanding quality and items if they come onto the Market are most sort after. The Shagreen case is in exceptional condition. These fans were used by Microscopists, Readers and writers in their day. This is the first example I have found by Peter Archambo I. His workshop was in London, notably Coventry street, Piccadilly from 1739.

[NB: candle stick not included]. The item "Candle Fan Microscope Shagreen Case Silver Fan 1756 Peter Archambo I" is in sale since Saturday, February 20, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Science/Medicine\Scientific Instruments". The seller is "houseofvega" and is located in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire.

This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia.

Period: Pre 1800
Material: Metal
Type: Scientific Instruments
Manufacturer: Peter Archambo 1st
Sub-Type: Fan [ Candle Fan ] Microscopy