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Victorian Brass Spark Guard Fire Screen
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Victorian Brass Spark Guard Fire Screen

19th century
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A clean Victorian spark/ ember guard in good condition ready for use by you fireplace. Delivery is INCLUDED in the price for UK mainland addresses.size in inches 25t x30 folded out folding down to 16 inches Thanks for looking.

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Antiquus has dated this Victorian Brass Spark Guard to the Victorian era.

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A clean Victorian spark/ ember guard in good condition ready for use by you fireplace. Delivery is INCLUDED in the price for UK mainland addresses.size in inches 25t x30 folded out folding down to 16 inches Thanks for looking.
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Antiquus has dated this Victorian Brass Spark Guard to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian brass spark guard featuring a central woven mesh panel with an arched handle, flanked by two hinged side wings on ball feet.
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A Victorian brass spark guard featuring a central woven mesh panel with an arched handle, flanked by two hinged side wings on ball feet.
Victorian brass spark guard fire screen
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A Victorian brass spark guard featuring a central woven mesh panel with an arched handle, flanked by two hinged side wings on ball feet.
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Spark guards gained popularity during the nineteenth century to prevent flying embers from escaping open hearths onto residential flooring. Constructed with metal frames and wire mesh, these functional accessories offered essential home protection while serving as decorative fireplace accents.

Traditional Victorian fire screens were primarily crafted using cast or drawn brass for the outer framing, paired with fine iron or brass wire mesh panels. Higher-end examples incorporated tubular brass handles, brass hinges, and decorative cast feet.

Authentic period spark guards typically feature hand-woven wire mesh, heavy-gauge brass tubing or flat bar frames, and visible rivets or small screws at joinery points. Natural patination, soft surface wear, and irregular hand-turned feet also indicate genuine age.

In modern living spaces, a brass spark guard can be placed before a disused or active fireplace hearth to add architectural structure and warm metallic tones. The reflective brass contrasts cleanly against minimalist brick, stone, or painted chimney breasts.

Dust the mesh and brass frame regularly using a dry, soft-bristle brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip historical patina, opting instead for mild soapy water on metal surfaces, followed by thorough drying.
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