w-r-fowler-mechanical-shoo-fly-fan
Lot 5071
W.R. Fowler Mechanical 'Shoo Fly' Fan
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century, patented Jan. 16, 1877, patinated and gilt iron base supporting a folding dual arm fan, operated by a manual key-wound clockwork spring, unmarked.

39 1/4 x 10 x 4 in. (folded upward)

Fabric to blades is likely later; some rubbing to patination and gilt; overall good estate condition.