How were pole screens used?

A pole screen stood near a fireplace to shield the face of a person from the direct radiant heat of an open hearth. The adjustable panel slid up and down a central wooden shaft to suit the seated user. Over time, these functional furnishings transitioned into decorative room accessories as heating methods evolved. The embroidered panels within them survived as preserved examples of period needlework.

What subjects appear on samplers?

Samplers frequently display alphabets, numerical sequences, and religious verses that demonstrated the literacy and needle skills of young makers. Floral borders and geometric patterns framed these educational exercises. Narrative scenes and moral stories also appear, providing glimpses into contemporary schooling and domestic life. Many panels include the maker's name, age, and a specific date.

How do I care for antique textiles?

Antique textiles require protection from direct sunlight to prevent the fading of silk and wool threads. Keeping pieces behind glass helps shield the delicate fibres from airborne dust and moisture. Displaying panels away from damp walls and heat sources ensures the continued stability of the linen and fabric grounds. Gentle environmental conditions preserve the original dyes and stitching.

How do I distinguish eighteenth-century pieces?

Eighteenth-century panels often display specific material choices such as silk floss, wool, and hand-painted silk elements set within octagonal or oval giltwood frames. The subject matter frequently reflects pastoral farming scenes or Stuart motifs. Later nineteenth-century examples tend to incorporate stricter alphabets, Berlin wool work, or distinct Victorian framing styles. Comparing the stitching technique and frame construction helps clarify the period of origin.

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A georgian embroidered panel brings centuries of meticulous needlework into a room, framed in wood or glass.

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A 19th Century Needlework Sampler by Louiss Elkins Aged 12 Yeas

From Wickersley Antiques

£175

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George III Sheraton Pole or Fire Screen, Circa 1790

18th century

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George III Sheraton Pole or Fire Screen, Circa 1790

From Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

£1,200

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18th century

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Charming Bird Embroidery 18th Century Framed

From Rams Head Antiques

£135

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A Very Nice Needlework Sampler by Mary Mason Aged 12

19th century

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A Very Nice Needlework Sampler by Mary Mason Aged 12

From Wickersley Antiques

£290

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Regency Mahogany Fire Screen with Embroidery Within the Panel

19th century

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Regency Mahogany Fire Screen with Embroidery Within the Panel

From A Brookes

£345

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The Commandments a Sampler by Jane Pattinson 1827

19th century

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The Commandments a Sampler by Jane Pattinson 1827

From Wickersley Antiques

£200

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18th century

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A Very Good Pair of 18th Century Needleworks in Water Gilded Oval Frames

From A Brookes

£1,375

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Three Framed Early Needleworks

From Prometheus Antiques

£225

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Large Antique 4-Panel Privacy Screen, English Room Divider, Needlepoint, Regency

19th century

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Large Antique 4-Panel Privacy Screen, English Room Divider, Needlepoint, Regency

From London Fine Antiques

£4,950

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19th century

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Needlework

From Midwinter Antiques

£295

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Listings feature textile art, needlework samplers, and framed panels spanning the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, utilising silk, wool, mahogany, and giltwood.

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Sampler Martha Hall 1822.

From Millers Antiques

£420

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19th century

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Charming Pair of Early 19th Century Silkwork Pictures Embroidery

From Rams Head Antiques

£795

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Large Regency Goncalo Alves Screen

From Carse Antiques

£365

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18th century

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An 18th Century Needlework Picture

From Textile Antiques

£1,400

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Georgian Rosewood Pole Screen with Needlework Panel

18th century

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Georgian Rosewood Pole Screen with Needlework Panel

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£520

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Antique Pole Screen, English, Giltwood, Glass, Fireside Reflector, Regency, 1820

19th century

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Antique Pole Screen, English, Giltwood, Glass, Fireside Reflector, Regency, 1820

From London Fine Antiques

£1,975

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Georgian Embroidered Panel

A 19th Century Needlework Sampler by Louiss Elkins Aged 12 Yeas

George III Sheraton Pole or Fire Screen, Circa 1790

Charming Bird Embroidery 18th Century Framed

A Very Nice Needlework Sampler by Mary Mason Aged 12

Regency Mahogany Fire Screen with Embroidery Within the Panel

The Commandments a Sampler by Jane Pattinson 1827

A Very Good Pair of 18th Century Needleworks in Water Gilded Oval Frames

Three Framed Early Needleworks

Large Antique 4-Panel Privacy Screen, English Room Divider, Needlepoint, Regency

Needlework

Sampler Martha Hall 1822.

Charming Pair of Early 19th Century Silkwork Pictures Embroidery

Large Regency Goncalo Alves Screen

An 18th Century Needlework Picture

Georgian Rosewood Pole Screen with Needlework Panel

Antique Pole Screen, English, Giltwood, Glass, Fireside Reflector, Regency, 1820

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