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Victorian Brass Wire Mesh Nursery Fender Fire Spark Guard
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Victorian Brass Wire Mesh Nursery Fender Fire Spark Guard

19th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Victorian Brass and Black Painted Wire Mesh Nursery Fender and Spark Guard - 48"w x 12"d x 30"h

Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Nursery Fender to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
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Description
Victorian Brass and Black Painted Wire Mesh Nursery Fender and Spark Guard - 48"w x 12"d x 30"h
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Nursery Fender to the Victorian era.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1154834
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Archive I A Victorian nursery fender with a dark wire mesh body and a polished brass top rail. SOLD15 OCT 26

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A Victorian nursery fender with a dark wire mesh body and a polished brass top rail.
Victorian Brass Wire Mesh Nursery Fender Fire Spark Guard
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A Victorian nursery fender with a dark wire mesh body and a polished brass top rail.
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  • ObjectFireguards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Iron, Wire Mesh
  • ColourBlack and Brass
  • MotifsHigh-curved profile, Woven wire mesh, Tubular brass top rail, Vertical iron supports
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This Victorian fireguard is a nursery fender designed for a fireplace hearth. It combines a black-painted iron frame, a fine woven wire mesh body, and a polished brass tubular top rail. The piece features a high-curved profile, vertical iron support ribs running down the front, and rounded returns at either end. It stands 76 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. Today, it serves as a decorative safety barrier around a fireplace in a living room or study. The fender provides a traditional spark guard function while adding period character to an interior. The sturdy construction rests flat on the floor, enclosing the hearth area securely. Its contrasting brass and black metal finish complements both classic and period-style fireplaces.

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A nursery fender is a high-sided protective screen placed around a fireplace hearth, designed in the 19th century to prevent children and clothing from coming into direct contact with open flames.

These guards were typically constructed using a heavy iron framework with woven wire mesh panels, often trimmed with a turned or tubular brass top rail for decorative accent.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-woven mesh with slight irregularities, iron framing showing signs of aged patina or oxidisation, and brass rails secured with traditional rivets or joints.

Position the fender directly on the hearth around an open fireplace or log burner to frame the fire, adding architectural structure and vintage character to living rooms or bedrooms.

Dust the wire mesh regularly using a soft brush, keep the iron dry to prevent surface corrosion, and clean the brass top rail gently with a soft cloth and metal polish when necessary.
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