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Victorian Brass and Wire Mesh Nursery Fender
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Victorian Brass and Wire Mesh Nursery Fender

19th century
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Victorian Brass and Black Painted Wire Mesh Nursery Fender Spark Guard Screen - of Half Moon Shape suitable for a modern log burner - 21"w x 11"d x 29"h

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Nursery Fire Fender to the Victorian era.

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SA1155018
Dealers Internal Reference
7017
Description
Victorian Brass and Black Painted Wire Mesh Nursery Fender Spark Guard Screen - of Half Moon Shape suitable for a modern log burner - 21"w x 11"d x 29"h
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1155018
Dealers Internal Ref
7017
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
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A tall, curved Victorian nursery fender constructed from black wire mesh with vertical iron supports and a polished brass top rail.
Victorian Brass and Wire Mesh Nursery Fender
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A tall, curved Victorian nursery fender constructed from black wire mesh with vertical iron supports and a polished brass top rail.
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A nursery fender is a tall hearth guard developed during the nineteenth century specifically to prevent children from accessing open flames. Unlike low hearth fenders, nursery fenders feature high wire mesh walls to enclose the fire fully while permitting heat circulation throughout the room.

Traditional nursery fenders are constructed using a heavy wrought iron frame lined with diamond-pattern woven iron wire mesh. The top rail is frequently capped with a fitted brass or copper strip, providing structural stability and an ornamental finish.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-woven wire construction, square-headed rivets, and subtle irregularities in the metal mesh. Look for genuine age wear on the bottom frame and natural oxidisation on the brass capping rather than modern uniform distressing.

A nursery fender serves as a functional hearth guard in modern settings while framing a fireplace opening. Its dark wire silhouette and brass trim pair effectively with both traditional period surrounds and minimalist contemporary fireplaces.

Dust the wire mesh regularly using a soft bristle brush or vacuum attachment. Clean the top brass rail using a mild metal cleaner applied with a microfibre cloth, taking care not to let liquid polish drip onto painted iron sections.
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