Brass Peacock Fire Screen 1900 - 1920

Name: Antique Peacock Brass Fire Screen
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA808496
Price: 650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Location: 219b Lisnevenagh Road, Antrim, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT41 2JT, United Kingdom

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An antique folding brass peacock fire screen with intricate pierced reticulated fan blades, a central decorative urn motif, and a cast base.

Antique Peacock Brass Fire Screen

Ref: SA808496

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A peacock fire screen is a decorative hearth accessory featuring hinged, fan-like brass blades that expand outwards to resemble a peacocks tail, popularised during the Victorian era to conceal unlit fireplace grates during warmer months.

These screens are predominantly constructed from cast and pierced sheet brass, often featuring cast iron internal mechanisms or weighted bases for balance and structural stability.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-finished pierced detailing, heavy cast bases, natural oxidisation in carved crevices, and traditional screw or rivet fastenings along the folding hinges.

Positioned inside an unused fireplace opening or directly on the hearth, the folding brass screen adds metallic texture, architectural structure, and historical depth to both traditional and modern living spaces.

Gently remove dust with a soft brush or microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical cleansers to preserve the historic patina, and lightly buff with microcrystalline wax to protect against further tarnish.

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Antique Peacock Brass Fire Screen

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