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Victorian Cast Brass Framed Fire Guard
Sturmans Antiques
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Victorian Cast Brass Framed Fire Guard

19th century
Description

A top quality late Victorian solid brass three fold fire guard with original brass mesh c.1890. The cast solid brass frame formed in three sections, with concealed hinges to the top and base. Large section to the front to cover the fire opening, and smaller sections to each side which are adjustable for angle. The framework holding the original brass basket weave effect mesh, which is in perfect undamaged condition. Carrying handle to the top with decorative mounts, which also support the two front rails. Finials set to the ends of each section at the top and complementing pad feet to the base. Beautifully made and engineered, and presented in excellent original condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Fire Screen to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229883
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Stock number 43911
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Description
A top quality late Victorian solid brass three fold fire guard with original brass mesh c.1890. The cast solid brass frame formed in three sections, with concealed hinges to the top and base.
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Large section to the front to cover the fire opening, and smaller sections to each side which are adjustable for angle.
Sturmans Antiques

The framework holding the original brass basket weave effect mesh, which is in perfect undamaged condition. Carrying handle to the top with decorative mounts, which also support the two front rails. Finials set to the ends of each section at the top and complementing pad feet to the base. Beautifully made and engineered, and presented in excellent original condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Fire Screen to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229883
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 43911
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A Victorian cast brass fire guard featuring a woven wire mesh screen, turned brass finials, a central carrying handle, and small turned brass feet.
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Archive I A Victorian cast brass fire guard featuring a woven wire mesh screen, turned brass finials, a central carrying handle, and small turned brass feet.

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A Victorian cast brass fire guard featuring a woven wire mesh screen, turned brass finials, a central carrying handle, and small turned brass feet.
Victorian Cast Brass Framed Fire Guard
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A Victorian cast brass fire guard featuring a woven wire mesh screen, turned brass finials, a central carrying handle, and small turned brass feet.
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FAQs

During the Victorian era, brass fire guards were essential hearth safety accessories designed to contain stray sparks and embers from open coal or wood fires while allowing heat to circulate into the room.

Authentic nineteenth-century fire guards were constructed using cast or wrought brass frames paired with fine woven wire mesh screens, often featuring cast turned finials and sturdy brass feet.

Genuine Victorian examples feature heavy hand-cast brass components, woven wire mesh held in place by threaded fasteners or rivets, and subtle signs of age such as natural oxidisation in hard-to-reach crevices.

Position the guard centrally on the fireplace hearth in front of an open grate or decorative display to add metallic warmth, textural depth, and historical structure to a living room.

Dust the wire mesh using a soft-bristled brush or vacuum attachment, and clean the brass frame with a soft cloth using unpasteurised brass cleaner or microcrystalline wax to protect against tarnish.
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