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A Victorian Bowed Brass Nursery Fire Guard
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A Victorian Bowed Brass Nursery Fire Guard

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

A Victorian Bowed Brass Nursery Fire Guard

A Victorian antique fire guard often known as a nursery guard as it completely surrounds the fire, this one has a bowed centre with straight sides go flat against the fireplace

The guard has a decorative fine brass mesh infill and a very pretty curved shape with a brass bottom and top rail which has an integral handle, the guard is in good all round condition

The fender is 17” high, 6” deep and 28” long

MS215

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Brass Nursery Fire Guard to the Victorian era.

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SA1110479
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MS215
Description
A Victorian Bowed Brass Nursery Fire Guard
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A Victorian antique fire guard often known as a nursery guard as it completely surrounds the fire, this one has a bowed centre with straight sides go flat against the fireplace.
Elmgarden
fig 1. A Victorian brass nursery fire guard featuring a bowed front, fine woven wire mesh, and a top carrying handle.
fig 1. A Victorian Bowed Brass Nursery Fire Guard

The guard has a decorative fine brass mesh infill and a very pretty curved shape with a brass bottom and top rail which has an integral handle, the guard is in good all round condition

The fender is 17” high, 6” deep and 28” long

MS215

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Brass Nursery Fire Guard to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110479
Dealers Internal Ref
MS215
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A Victorian brass nursery fire guard featuring a bowed front, fine woven wire mesh, and a top carrying handle.
A Victorian Bowed Brass Nursery Fire Guard
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A Victorian brass nursery fire guard featuring a bowed front, fine woven wire mesh, and a top carrying handle.
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  • ObjectFire Guards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Wire Mesh
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsBowed front, Woven wire mesh, Brass rail, Top carrying handle
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Victorian nursery fire guard is a practical hearth accessory designed to surround an open fire safely. The piece takes a classic Victorian style, constructed from warm brass and fine woven wire mesh. The front exhibits a distinct bowed centre complemented by straight sides that rest flat against the fireplace. A sturdy brass top and bottom rail frame the structure, while the top rail incorporates an integrated curved carrying handle. Visible construction details include vertical support posts dividing the mesh panels and secure metal joints binding the frame together. The guard measures 46 cm high, 70 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. Positioned in front of a living room fireplace, the guard serves well in a traditional or period interior scheme. The metal mesh allows warmth to pass through while keeping embers contained within the hearth area. The neutral metallic finish coordinates easily with existing hearth furniture, coal buckets, and fireplace surrounds. Homeowners can place this guard in daily service around active solid fuel fires to protect the surrounding room. The compact depth ensures it occupies minimal floor space while extending far enough to offer a secure physical barrier.

FAQs

A Victorian nursery fire guard is a tall, enclosed protective screen designed during the nineteenth century to surround open hearths, specifically aimed at preventing occupants from contacting hot grates or falling embers.

Nursery fire guards were typically manufactured using heavy gauge brass or iron framing, fitted with a dense woven wire mesh to block sparks while allowing heat to circulate freely into the room.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples often exhibit hand-woven wire mesh, rolled brass top rims, brazed joinery, and natural patination across the metal surfaces consistent with age and heat exposure.

This type of guard can be placed directly on a hearth in front of an active or decorative fireplace, integrated into a period restoration, or positioned inside an empty fireplace alcove as a structural element.

Maintain the brass frame by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying non-abrasive metal cleaner if required, while keeping the wire mesh dry to prevent rust and surface oxidisation.
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