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Gothic Iron Fire Screen, Spark Guard
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for sale €410     $445
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Gothic Iron Fire Screen, Spark Guard

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Gothic Iron Fire Screen, Spark Guard

This is a heavy piece, hand made in the Gothic style, it has a heavy hammered iron frame which has a fine mesh infill making it the best piece for stopping sparks from the fire

In good sound condition and a very attractive addition to any Fire Place

The screen, is 26” wide, 19” tall and 5” deep at the floor

AH38

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Gothic Iron Fire Screen to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169812
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AH38
Description
Gothic Iron Fire Screen, Spark Guard
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This is a heavy piece, hand made in the Gothic style, it has a heavy hammered iron frame which has a fine mesh infill making it the best piece for stopping sparks from the fire.
Elmgarden

In good sound condition and a very attractive addition to any Fire Place

The screen, is 26” wide, 19” tall and 5” deep at the floor

AH38

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Gothic Iron Fire Screen to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169812
Dealers Internal Ref
AH38
Elmgarden
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A dark wrought iron fire screen with a perforated mesh central panel, scrollwork top rail, and pointed upright posts resting on flat feet.
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Archive I A dark wrought iron fire screen with a perforated mesh central panel, scrollwork top rail, and pointed upright posts resting on flat feet.

Gothic Iron Fire Screen, Spark Guard

Archive II A dark wrought iron fire screen with a perforated mesh central panel, scrollwork top rail, and pointed upright posts resting on flat feet. View II
Archive III A dark wrought iron fire screen with a perforated mesh central panel, scrollwork top rail, and pointed upright posts resting on flat feet. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A dark wrought iron fire screen with a perforated mesh central panel, scrollwork top rail, and pointed upright posts resting on flat feet.
Archive V A dark wrought iron fire screen with a perforated mesh central panel, scrollwork top rail, and pointed upright posts resting on flat feet. View V
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Archive VII A dark wrought iron fire screen with a perforated mesh central panel, scrollwork top rail, and pointed upright posts resting on flat feet. View VII
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A dark wrought iron fire screen with a perforated mesh central panel, scrollwork top rail, and pointed upright posts resting on flat feet.
Gothic Iron Fire Screen, Spark Guard
Ref: SA1169812
A dark wrought iron fire screen with a perforated mesh central panel, scrollwork top rail, and pointed upright posts resting on flat feet.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Steel Mesh
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsScrollwork crest, Mesh panel, Pointed finials, Flat rectangular feet
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This Gothic Revival fire screen from 1920 is handmade from dark brown wrought iron with a steel mesh centre panel. The heavy hammered iron frame incorporates a scrollwork crest, pointed finials at the top of the upright posts, and flat rectangular feet. Visible details include a perforated mesh infill, delicate metal scrolls along the top rail, and a natural aged patina across the metal surface. The frame stands at 48 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 13 cm deep, offering practical protection against stray sparks. It provides a functional and decorative spark guard for an open fireplace hearth in a living room, dining room, or bedroom. Positioned in front of a working hearth, the screen stops embers while complementing traditional interior schemes. The dark wrought iron construction provides sturdy placement on the floor surface, and the fine mesh allows heat to circulate freely into the room. This fireplace accessory integrates well with period and eclectic interiors, bringing a utilitarian antique element to the fireside. The design balances industrial practicality with decorative Gothic ironwork motifs, serving as a dependable safety accessory for regular use throughout the colder months.

FAQs

Gothic Revival fire screens gained prominence during the nineteenth century, drawing inspiration from medieval architectural motifs such as pointed arches, tracery, and ornamental ironwork to suit Victorian hearth spaces.

Traditional fire screens are constructed using hand-forged wrought iron or cast iron frames paired with fine iron or steel mesh panels designed to arrest sparks.

Authentic pieces feature irregular hand-hammered joinery, visible rivets, heavy material weight, and natural surface oxidisation or patina rather than uniform modern powder coatings.

Position the screen centrally on a stone or tiled hearth in front of an open chimney breast to add architectural contrast and structural texture to neutral schemes.

Dust the ironwork and mesh regularly with a soft bristle brush, and apply a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax to protect the metal surface from rust caused by moisture.
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