Victorian Silhouette of Woman in Black with Lace and Fan (or Dagger!), Framed relief carved pointer in landscape 4 5/16" w x 4"

4 5/16" w x 4" t x 2 3/4" d and in very good condition

Just a little gem of a thing

with what appear to be the initials of his maker subtly carved into his belly

2" x 3" each

Victorian Silhouette of Woman in Black with Lace and Fan (or Dagger!), Framed relief carved pointer in landscape 4 5/16" w x 4"It took someone else to identify the object in the hand of this woman as most likely a fan; what I see is a sharp weapon, casting this woman as on her way to becoming a murderess! The black of her dress gives the sense that she is in mourning, and so I imagine her as poised to seek revenge! I find the whole thing quite wonderful, with hand cut black paper for the silhouette of her head, heads and feet, and a marvelous interplay of dark silk and