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Fire Guard / Spark Guard

19th century
Sold 17 December 2024 · Merchant House Antiques
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Description

Late 19th century brass spark guard

French circa 1890 , small hole behind the bird but doesn’t ruin the aesthetics

Height 28 inches or 71 cms

Width 28 inches or 71 cms

Depth 5 inches or 13 cms

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Fire Screen to the 19th Century.

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SA1017548
Dealers Internal Reference
Mha052/0390/3022
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Description
Late 19th century brass spark guard

French circa 1890 , small hole behind the bird but doesn’t ruin the aesthetics

Height 28 inches or 71 cms

Width 28 inches or 71 cms

Depth 5 inches or 13 cms

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Fire Screen to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1017548
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha052/0390/3022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Archive I An ornate antique brass fire screen featuring pierced scrollwork, a central lyre and bird motif, and a wire mesh panel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Merchant House Antiques

Merchant House Antiques
Telephone 07768 960144
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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/merchant
Verified Since Apr 2008
Items For Sale 94
Items Sold 4,220
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Merchant House Antiques
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Location: Cotswold and Devon, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An ornate antique brass fire screen featuring pierced scrollwork, a central lyre and bird motif, and a wire mesh panel.
Fire guard / spark guard
Ref: SA1017548
An ornate antique brass fire screen featuring pierced scrollwork, a central lyre and bird motif, and a wire mesh panel.
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  • ObjectFire Screens
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Wire Mesh
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork, Lyre and bird motif, Wire mesh, Scroll feet

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Fire screens gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as domestic hearths became central features of the home, primarily designed to protect occupants from excessive radiant heat and flying sparks.

Authentic period fire guards typically feature cast or stamped brass frames, fine wire mesh panels, and heavy supportive feet, often incorporating detailed neoclassical or rococo motifs.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-finishing, natural tarnish patterns, heavy gauge brass components, and traditional construction methods such as riveted or screwed joints rather than modern welds.

Placed in front of an unused or active fireplace, it acts as a sculptural focal point, adding metallic warmth and textural contrast to contemporary living spaces.

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical abrasives or commercial metal polishes that can strip the natural patina accumulated over decades.
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