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Late 19th-century French Gilt Brass Fire Screen
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Late 19th-century French Gilt Brass Fire Screen

19th century
Description

A decorative French gilt brass fire screen dating from the late 19th century. The fine mesh panel is enclosed by a shaped frame with beaded borders, floral swags and classical trophy decoration. The lower section is centred by an ornate urn filled with flowers, above scrolling supports terminating in paw feet.

Dimensions

Height: 31 inches – 79cm

Width: 25 inches – 64cm

Depth: 9.5 inches – 24cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this French Gilt Brass Fire Screen to the 19th Century.

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SA1236992
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Description
A decorative French gilt brass fire screen dating from the late 19th century.
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The fine mesh panel is enclosed by a shaped frame with beaded borders, floral swags and classical trophy decoration.
Shackladys Antiques

The lower section is centred by an ornate urn filled with flowers, above scrolling supports terminating in paw feet.

Dimensions

Height: 31 inches – 79cm

Width: 25 inches – 64cm

Depth: 9.5 inches – 24cm

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this French Gilt Brass Fire Screen to the 19th Century.

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SA1236992
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An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch.
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Archive I An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch.

Late 19th-century French Gilt Brass Fire Screen

Archive II An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch. View II
Archive III An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch. View III
Archive IV An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch. View IV
Archive V An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch. View V
Archive VI An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch. View VI
Archive VII An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch. View VII
Archive VIII An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch. View VIII
Archive IX An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch. View IX
Archive X An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch. View X
Archive XI An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch. View XI
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Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch.
Late 19th-Century French Gilt Brass Fire Screen
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An ornate late 19th-century French gilt brass fire screen featuring a wire mesh panel decorated with a central urn motif, floral swags, and a top crest with a quiver and torch.
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  • ObjectFire Screens
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Revival
  • MaterialGilt Brass, Wire Mesh
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsUrn motif, floral swags, quiver and torch crest, scrolled feet
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This late 19th-century French Louis XVI Revival fire screen takes the form of a rectangular wire mesh panel set within a shaped gilt brass frame. The structure displays classical motifs including beaded borders, floral swags, a central lower urn filled with flowers, and a top crest featuring a quiver and torch, supported by four scrolled legs terminating in paw feet with acorn finials at the upper corners. The gold-coloured metal exhibits a warm finish throughout. Measuring 79 cm high, 64 cm wide, and 24 cm deep, the piece sits upon a fireplace hearth in a reception room to provide a decorative barrier.

FAQs

A French gilt brass fire screen is a decorative hearth accessory developed primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries to shield room occupants from intense radiant heat and stray sparks. Often designed in Louis XV or Louis XVI revival styles, these screens combine protective wire mesh panels with elaborate cast-metal framing.

Traditional 19th-century French fire screens feature frames crafted from cast brass or bronze, which were often gilded or lacquered to produce a golden finish. The central panel typically holds fine woven iron or brass wire mesh to allow heat passage while catching flying embers.

Authentic 19th-century French screens display cast details with hand-chased ornamentation such as ribbons, urns, and acanthus leaves, alongside heavy construction and hand-cut threaded fasteners on the reverse. Look for age-appropriate wear to the gilded finish, subtle patination in carved crevices, and period-correct wire mesh.

Position the screen directly on the hearth in front of an open fireplace or decorative grate to add historical texture to modern living spaces. When the fireplace is not in use, it serves as a central visual accent that conceals an empty firebox.

Dust the frame and wire mesh regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to remove ash residues. Avoid abrasive chemical polishes or liquids, as harsh agents can wear away original gilding and cause oxidisation to underlying metals.
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