Antique Tortoiseshell Bamboo, Hand Painted Floral Fire Guard
Early 19th century English Victorian bamboo fireplace screen with reverse hand-painted wild rose motif on finely reeded glass.
This beautiful piece has been made by framing the glass with tortoiseshell bamboo. There are v-shaped legs for it to stand and a handle, for easy movement. As this is an antique item it does have some movement in the joints, which makes this a delicate piece.
A fire screen or fireguard began as a form of furniture that acted as a shield between the occupants of a room and the fireplace, and its primary function was to reduce the discomfort of excessive heat from a log fire.
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Product Information
Dimensions: H 74 cm W 41 cm D 27 cm
Era: 1900s
Materials: Tortoiseshell Bamboo, Reeded Glass, Hand Painted
Condition: A vintage piece in good condition with some signs of wear and use commensurate with age. Fading in some areas of paint. Glass intact. Bamboo intact but a little loose. Small hole in left side of glass as shown in photo.
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