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English Brass Fire Screen
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Michael Holt Antiques

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English Brass Fire Screen

1920 - 1940
Description

1930's style

Date of Manufacture

Michael Holt Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Fire Screen to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243639
Dealers Internal Reference
Item number 146
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I have many items I am bringing to Selling Antiques and will be loading items over the next few weeks.

Please get in touch in you would like to make an appointment to view my huge range of Fire Dogs, Fire Screen, Chandeliers, Jardinieres and other brass/metal antiques.

Description
1930's style
Date of Manufacture

Michael Holt Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Fire Screen to the 1930s.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243639
Dealers Internal Ref
Item number 146
Michael Holt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Specialist in metal antiques, especially brass and cast iron.

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An antique brass fire screen featuring a hammered central panel embossed with a laurel wreath and oval medallion, framed by tubular metal rails and standing on splayed feet.
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Archive I An antique brass fire screen featuring a hammered central panel embossed with a laurel wreath and oval medallion, framed by tubular metal rails and standing on splayed feet.

English Brass Fire Screen

Archive II An antique brass fire screen featuring a hammered central panel embossed with a laurel wreath and oval medallion, framed by tubular metal rails and standing on splayed feet. View II
Archive III An antique brass fire screen featuring a hammered central panel embossed with a laurel wreath and oval medallion, framed by tubular metal rails and standing on splayed feet. View III
Archive IV An antique brass fire screen featuring a hammered central panel embossed with a laurel wreath and oval medallion, framed by tubular metal rails and standing on splayed feet. View IV
Archive V An antique brass fire screen featuring a hammered central panel embossed with a laurel wreath and oval medallion, framed by tubular metal rails and standing on splayed feet. View V
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Michael Holt Antiques
Telephone 07810 068722
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mholt
Verified Since Apr 2026
Items For Sale 52
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An antique brass fire screen featuring a hammered central panel embossed with a laurel wreath and oval medallion, framed by tubular metal rails and standing on splayed feet.
English Brass Fire Screen
Ref: SA1243639
An antique brass fire screen featuring a hammered central panel embossed with a laurel wreath and oval medallion, framed by tubular metal rails and standing on splayed feet.
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  • ObjectFireplace Screens
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHammered brass panel, Laurel wreath motif, Finial tops, Splayed feet
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This freestanding fireplace screen dates from the 1930 period and reflects an Edwardian design style. The piece consists of a polished gold-coloured brass frame with tubular vertical rails, topped by finials at each upper corner and supported by splayed feet at the base. At the centre, a rectangular hammered brass panel features an embossed design incorporating an oval medallion surrounded by a laurel wreath motif, with decorative scrolling foliage beneath. The item measures 77 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 21 cm deep, providing a practical barrier for a domestic fireplace hearth. In a contemporary home, the screen sits directly in front of an open fireplace or stove to contain stray sparks while adding a decorative focal point to the room when the fire is unlit.

FAQs

Fire screens were introduced to protect occupants from the direct heat of open fires, prevent embers from damaging floor coverings, and conceal empty hearths during warmer months. In nineteenth and early twentieth-century homes, ornate brass fire screens also served as status symbols and key decorative focal points within living spaces.

These screens were primarily constructed using sheet brass mounted on iron or steel sub-frames for stability. The decorative panels were often embellished using techniques such as repousse, embossing, and hand-hammering, framed by cast or drawn brass tubework and finished with turned brass finials.

Authentic period examples display natural age-related oxidisation, micro-scratching, and wear around the feet and handles. Genuine pieces typically feature hand-riveted or threaded joinery rather than modern welding, alongside subtle imperfections in the repousse or hammered metalwork indicative of period manufacturing.

Position the fire screen directly in front of a working or non-working fireplace to anchor the hearth area. The warm metallic tones of brass contrast effectively against dark painted mantels, exposed brickwork, or modern stone surrounds, adding historical texture to contemporary living rooms.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that can strip natural patina or historical lacquer; unlacquered brass can be gently treated with a specialist metal polish applied with soft cotton wool to maintain lustre without removing character.
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