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What is the screen in front of a fireplace called?

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What is the screen in front of a fireplace called?
A firescreen is the metal screen that is placed in front of the fireplace to prevent ashes and sparks from leaving the hearth. This screen can be opened to access the fireplace.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Antique Pole Screen, Early Victorian Rosewood Fire Screen
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pole screen, early Victorian fire screen, circa 1840.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Tapestry, Rosewood

19th Century English Victorian Rosewood Fire Screen
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine and rare large Victorian rosewood screen, having an ornately carved top, above embroidery, depicting a dog jumping up at a parrot on a perch, with two other small ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rosewood

Antique English Victorian Rosewood & Needlework Cheval Fire Screen
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have an antique English mid Victorian (1850-1870) Rosewood & Needlework Cheval Fire Screen.
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Hand Embroidered Silk and Mahogany Fire Screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Hand embroidered silk and mahogany fire screen This is a fine-looking piece, it is a large screen The silk inset has been protected with glass so it is in original con...
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Antique 19th Century Adam Style Screens and Room Dividers

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Silk

Antique Pole Screen, English, Embroidered Fire Panel, Reflector, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pole screen. An English, rosewood and glass embroidered fireside heat reflector, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. A beautiful example showcasing f...
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Mahogany Fire Screen
Located in East Aurora, NY
An exceptionally nice large early Victorian era Mahogany fire screen with a beautiful French polish finish.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mahogany

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