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Unusual 3 Fold French Brass Fire Guard
Elmgarden
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Unusual 3 Fold French Brass Fire Guard

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Unusual 3 Fold French Brass Fire Guard

This is a folding Fireguard, the guard is all made in Brass, both the frame and the mesh are brass, it has the added advantage that it folds flat for storage, and when opened out it can be shaped to enclosed the fire, as it can be stored away when not required

The guard is in good condition and very steady when in use

The guard is 18.5” high and it is 41” long over all

WE202

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Brass Fire Screen to the 1900s.

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SA1137289
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WE202
Description
Unusual 3 Fold French Brass Fire Guard

This is a folding Fireguard, the guard is all made in Brass, both the frame and the mesh are brass, it has the added advantage that it folds flat for storage, and when opened out it can be shaped to enclosed the fire, as it can be stored away when not required

The guard is in good condition and very steady when in use

The guard is 18.5” high and it is 41” long over all

WE202

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Brass Fire Screen to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137289
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WE202
Elmgarden
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A three-panel folding French brass fire guard with fine wire mesh and a serpentine crest rail.
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Archive I A three-panel folding French brass fire guard with fine wire mesh and a serpentine crest rail.

Unusual 3 Fold French Brass Fire Guard

Archive II A three-panel folding French brass fire guard with fine wire mesh and a serpentine crest rail. View II
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Archive IV Scale Reference for A three-panel folding French brass fire guard with fine wire mesh and a serpentine crest rail.
Archive V A three-panel folding French brass fire guard with fine wire mesh and a serpentine crest rail. View V
Archive VI A three-panel folding French brass fire guard with fine wire mesh and a serpentine crest rail. View VI
Archive VII A three-panel folding French brass fire guard with fine wire mesh and a serpentine crest rail. View VII
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Elmgarden
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United Kingdom
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A three-panel folding French brass fire guard with fine wire mesh and a serpentine crest rail.
Unusual 3 Fold French Brass Fire Guard
Ref: SA1137289
A three-panel folding French brass fire guard with fine wire mesh and a serpentine crest rail.
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Folding fire screens originated in 18th-century France as practical hearth accessories designed to protect occupants from excessive heat and flying embers. Often constructed from brass or bronze with fine metal mesh, these three-panel designs allowed adjustable coverage around varied fireplace openings.

Traditional fire guards are typically constructed using cast or extruded brass frames fitted with fine woven steel or brass wire mesh. Hinges and corner decorative finials are generally made of solid brass to ensure structural integrity near open flame.

Authentic pieces display hand-assembled brass frames, period-appropriate hinge construction, and natural oxidation or patination across the metal surfaces. Uneven wear patterns along the base and frame joints also indicate genuine historic use.

A brass fire screen can be placed directly on the hearth plate in front of an active or decorative fireplace opening. The metallic tone creates a focal point against stone or painted chimneypieces, balancing traditional architecture with contemporary decor.

Clean the brass frame gently with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust without stripping the natural patina. Avoid harsh abrasive polishes on the fine wire mesh, using a soft-bristled brush or low-powered vacuum attachment to remove trapped debris.
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