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Antique Pole Screen, English, Adjustable Fireside Heat Reflector, William IV
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Antique Pole Screen, English, Adjustable Fireside Heat Reflector, William IV

19th century
Description

This is an antique pole screen. An English, rosewood and glass embroidered fireside heat reflector, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.

A fine example showcasing excellent craftsmanship and exceptional decorative interest

Displays a desirable aged patina - in good order, with one small loss to the reverse

Select stocks present fine grain interest and bask in deep russet hues

Shield shape panel adorned with quality relief scallop shell motif

Glass panel offers a clear, bright view of the embroidery within

Needlepoint scene depicts a foliate wreath, with fine detail and wonderful colour

Screen height adjustable through 65cm, ideal for managing heat or display

Brass vernier to the reverse tightens securely upon the support to hold the panel in place

Striking barley twist motif accentuates the support stand, with cup and collar forms

Standing proudly upon a dashing hyperboloid tripod base with deep profile

Distinctive scrolled feet add a final flourish to the elegant silhouette

This is a superb William IV period pole screen, being highly decorative and eminently displayable. Its tasteful needlework, quality frame and graceful stance make it a refined addition to any fireside setting. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Max Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Max Height: 151cm (59.5'')

Maximum Height: 163cm (64.25'')

Adjustment Range: 65cm (25.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this William IV Pole Screen to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1220200
Dealers Internal Reference
26092
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Description
This is an antique pole screen.
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An English, rosewood and glass embroidered fireside heat reflector, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
London Fine Antiques

A fine example showcasing excellent craftsmanship and exceptional decorative interest

fig 1. An antique William IV mahogany pole screen featuring a carved frame with a floral needlepoint panel, raised on a spiral-turned column and tripod base.
fig 1. Antique Pole Screen, English, Adjustable Fireside Heat Reflector, William IV

Displays a desirable aged patina - in good order, with one small loss to the reverse

Select stocks present fine grain interest and bask in deep russet hues

Shield shape panel adorned with quality relief scallop shell motif

fig 2. An antique William IV mahogany pole screen featuring a carved frame with a floral needlepoint panel, raised on a spiral-turned column and tripod base.
fig 2. Antique Pole Screen, English, Adjustable Fireside Heat Reflector, William IV

Glass panel offers a clear, bright view of the embroidery within

Needlepoint scene depicts a foliate wreath, with fine detail and wonderful colour

Screen height adjustable through 65cm, ideal for managing heat or display

fig 3. An antique William IV mahogany pole screen featuring a carved frame with a floral needlepoint panel, raised on a spiral-turned column and tripod base.
fig 3. Antique Pole Screen, English, Adjustable Fireside Heat Reflector, William IV

Brass vernier to the reverse tightens securely upon the support to hold the panel in place

Striking barley twist motif accentuates the support stand, with cup and collar forms

Standing proudly upon a dashing hyperboloid tripod base with deep profile

fig 4. An antique William IV mahogany pole screen featuring a carved frame with a floral needlepoint panel, raised on a spiral-turned column and tripod base.
fig 4. Antique Pole Screen, English, Adjustable Fireside Heat Reflector, William IV

Distinctive scrolled feet add a final flourish to the elegant silhouette

This is a superb William IV period pole screen, being highly decorative and eminently displayable. Its tasteful needlework, quality frame and graceful stance make it a refined addition to any fireside setting. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Max Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Max Height: 151cm (59.5'')

Maximum Height: 163cm (64.25'')

Adjustment Range: 65cm (25.5'')

Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this William IV Pole Screen to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220200
Dealers Internal Ref
26092
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An antique William IV mahogany pole screen featuring a carved frame with a floral needlepoint panel, raised on a spiral-turned column and tripod base.

Antique Pole Screen, English, Adjustable Fireside Heat Reflector, William IV

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Archive V An antique William IV mahogany pole screen featuring a carved frame with a floral needlepoint panel, raised on a spiral-turned column and tripod base. View V
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An antique William IV mahogany pole screen featuring a carved frame with a floral needlepoint panel, raised on a spiral-turned column and tripod base.
Antique Pole Screen, English, Adjustable Fireside Heat Reflector, William IV
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An antique William IV mahogany pole screen featuring a carved frame with a floral needlepoint panel, raised on a spiral-turned column and tripod base.
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  • ObjectFire Screens
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Textile, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown, Red
  • MotifsBarley twist column, Floral needlepoint panel, Carved scrollwork frame, Tripod scroll feet
  • SizeH 151 cm (59 in) x W 50.5 cm (20 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This is a nineteenth-century English pole screen in the William IV style, functioning as an adjustable fireside heat reflector made from mahogany, textile, and brass. The dark brown timber finish displays a deep russet hue, paired with a vibrant red floral needlepoint panel set inside a carved scrollwork frame with a turned finial at the top. The screen stands 151 cm high, 50.5 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. The piece rests upon a spiral-turned barley twist column above a tripod base with scrolled feet, showing signs of an aged patina across the solid construction. Positioned near a fireplace alcove in an English country house interior, the adjustable height mechanism allows for practical use in managing hearth heat or displaying the needlework panel.

FAQs

Developed in the eighteenth century and widely used through the nineteenth century, pole screens were designed to protect sitters faces from the intense heat of open hearth fires while preventing wax makeup from melting.

These screens were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring adjustable brass fittings and hand-embroidered silk or wool needlepoint panels.

Authentic William IV pieces feature heavy, robust proportions, bold carvings such as lotus leaves or barley twist turnings, hand-stitched period textiles, and functional brass sliding mechanisms on the central pole.

A pole screen functions as a decorative sculpture when positioned alongside a modern hearth, within a reading nook, or as a focal accent in a hallway or library.

Keep the screen away from direct sunlight and intense heat sources to prevent textile fading and wood drying. Clean the timber with natural beeswax and gently vacuum the needlework using a soft brush attachment under low suction.
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