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Vintage Country House Folding Fire Guard C1930
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Vintage Country House Folding Fire Guard C1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 30 May 2025 · Aramis Antiques
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Description

A superb example vintage country house folding fire guard, almost certainly French, c1930. Made of cast metal, it is hefty and sturdy and stands solidly on the frame legs, both when opened out and closed up. The frame, and elaborate inner panels of scrolls and foliage, is completely lined with strong mesh, to ward off the fire sparks. The top of the frame curves upwards into a double scroll which forms a very efficient handle. The metal has a verdigris type finish. It’s impressive decorative design will screen the fireplace well when not in use, as well as being a spark guard when the fire is lit. Excellent condition and good working order.

Central panel 64cm

Side panels each 30cm

Approx opened out width with panels folded halfway 92cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Vintage Folding Fire Guard to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1094256
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A superb example vintage country house folding fire guard, almost certainly French, c1930.
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Made of cast metal, it is hefty and sturdy and stands solidly on the frame legs, both when opened out and closed up.
Aramis Antiques

The frame, and elaborate inner panels of scrolls and foliage, is completely lined with strong mesh, to ward off the fire sparks. The top of the frame curves upwards into a double scroll which forms a very efficient handle. The metal has a verdigris type finish. It’s impressive decorative design will screen the fireplace well when not in use, as well as being a spark guard when the fire is lit. Excellent condition and good working order.

Central panel 64cm

Side panels each 30cm

Approx opened out width with panels folded halfway 92cm

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Vintage Folding Fire Guard to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1094256
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Aramis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020
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Archive I A vintage folding fire guard made of dark metal mesh features ornate scrollwork and scrolling foliage motifs across its three panels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Vintage Country House Folding Fire Guard C1930

Archive II A vintage folding fire guard made of dark metal mesh features ornate scrollwork and scrolling foliage motifs across its three panels. View II
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A vintage folding fire guard made of dark metal mesh features ornate scrollwork and scrolling foliage motifs across its three panels.
Vintage country house folding fire guard c1930
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A vintage folding fire guard made of dark metal mesh features ornate scrollwork and scrolling foliage motifs across its three panels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFire Screens
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional Country
  • MaterialBrass, Iron, Wire Mesh
  • ColourAntique Bronze
  • MotifsScrollwork, Folimating motifs, Mesh panels
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 124 cm (49 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Fire guards became essential household items during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as open coal fires grew popular, serving both a functional safety purpose and an aesthetic role in protecting rooms from sparks.

Traditional fire screens are typically constructed from forged iron, brass, or steel wire mesh, often featuring hand-soldered joints, decorative scrollwork, and riveted frames designed to withstand high temperatures.

Authentic period pieces generally exhibit signs of age-appropriate patina, hand-hammered or cast metal details, traditional joinery rather than modern welding, and heavier overall construction compared to lightweight contemporary replicas.

A vintage fire guard adds texture and character when placed in front of an unused fireplace or hearth, contrasting effectively against minimalist surrounds and neutral modern walls.

Maintenance involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to bare metal surfaces to prevent oxidation, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can strip the historic finish.
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