#568

Early Pair of Fire Screens
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$1,400
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Description
5" (13 cm.) h. The matched pair of fire screens,designed to sit on either side of a salon hearth,are simply constructed yet functional. Each has a wooden pedestal with three-legged platform,and a protruding metal rod with silk-velvet rounded screen. The screens are designed to move up and down,and revolve on the rods,allowing each to be adjusted for protection from fireplace heat. Very good/excellent,some fabric dust and edge wear. English,late 18th century,very rare.