What is a pole screen used for?

A pole screen protected a person's face from the intense radiant heat of an open coal fire. The adjustable panel slid up and down a central wooden shaft to block the warmth as needed. In period interiors, these stands sat near the hearth as both functional items and decorative displays of needlework skill.

How do I date a marble surround?

Dating relies on the architectural profile, the style of the floral carving and the specific type of marble used. Georgian surrounds tend toward simpler classical lines, while Victorian examples often show heavier relief work. Examining the rear surfaces and the method of assembly also helps determine the manufacturing period.

Where did overmantel mirrors hang?

Overmantel mirrors hung on the wall immediately above the fireplace mantelpiece. They served to reflect light from windows and candles around the room while visually expanding the space. These large mirrors were central decorative fixtures in nineteenth century reception rooms.

Are tapestry panels original to the screens?

Many screens retain their original nineteenth century woolwork and tapestry panels, executed in wool and canvas. Hand-stitched needlework was a common domestic pursuit during the Victorian era. Signs of age in the fibres and the way the textile is secured to the frame indicate whether the panel belongs to the period of the stand.

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These carved floral fireplace pieces bring together period marble, timber and textile work to anchor a traditional room with genuine historic character.

Attractive Antique Victorian Bobbin Turned Carved Mahogany Tapestry Fire Screen

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Rosewood Pole Screen of Grand Proportions

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Attractive Antique Victorian Tapestry Carved Rosewood Fire Screen

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