FCI - Fans, Fun and Friendship. The Fan Circle International is a charitable society established in 1975 to promote interest in and knowledge of the fan in all aspects. In 1982 it was granted charitable status. Membership of the circle is worldwide with the majority of members in the USA, Europe and Australia.

Have a look at our web pages to learn something about the history of fans, how they are made or even how to start collecting them.

Even better - join the Fan Circle International and join with a group of like minded people with an interest in fans, costume, lace, ivory and other related topics. Enjoy the company and fellowship at our regular meetings and AGMs. You do not have to collect fans to be a member - just share an interest in these beautiful and fasctinating objects

Our current feature fan is an 18th century fan, probably French, or perhaps British or Dutch.  It has elaborately carved and decorated ivory sticks.  These are pierced to give the appearance buildings with columns.  The sticks are painted, gilded and decorated with mother of pearl. and red glitter pieces.  On the leaf are painted several vignettes of contemporary outdoor scenes of active people, one with ships and another playing a game.  On the reverse are 3 pictures of buildings.

This site last updated: 31st January 2011