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Victorian Brass and Wire Mesh Nursery Fender
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Victorian Brass and Wire Mesh Nursery Fender

19th century
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

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

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
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Archive I A tall, curved Victorian nursery fender constructed from black wire mesh with vertical iron supports and a polished brass top rail. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Brass and Wire Mesh Nursery Fender

Archive II A tall, curved Victorian nursery fender constructed from black wire mesh with vertical iron supports and a polished brass top rail. View II
Archive III A tall, curved Victorian nursery fender constructed from black wire mesh with vertical iron supports and a polished brass top rail. View III
Archive IV A tall, curved Victorian nursery fender constructed from black wire mesh with vertical iron supports and a polished brass top rail. View IV
Archive V A tall, curved Victorian nursery fender constructed from black wire mesh with vertical iron supports and a polished brass top rail. View V
Archive VI A tall, curved Victorian nursery fender constructed from black wire mesh with vertical iron supports and a polished brass top rail. View VI
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors

Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 0161 929 5196
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Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2011
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Items Sold 2,364
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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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
Ref: SA1155018
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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  • ObjectFireplace Fenders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Wrought Iron, Wire Mesh
  • ColourBlack and Brass
  • MotifsCurved wire mesh, Polished brass top rail, Vertical iron supports
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This Victorian half moon nursery fender serves as a spark guard screen for a fireplace hearth, measuring 74 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 28 cm deep. The piece combines a polished brass top rail with vertical iron supports and black wire mesh forming a semi-circular curved barrier. Hand-assembled construction details include a secure black-painted base frame and visible wire tie joints along the vertical supports. In a contemporary home, this protective screen sits safely around a fireplace hearth or a modern log burner to catch stray sparks. The contrasting black mesh and metallic brass trim suit an English Country House interior design scheme. The practical size contains embers securely while allowing a clear view of the fire.

FAQs

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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