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Posting for 3+ yearsAntique Vintage Regency Georgian Furniture Fire Screen
Borough Green, Kent
£675
Description
Magnificently Appointed Regency Period Mahogany Pole & Fire Screen
A Masterpiece of Georgian Craftsmanship & Versatile Elegance
Introduce a commanding statement of historic sophistication to your interior with this exceptional Regency Period Mahogany Fire Screen. Dating from the early 19th century, this piece perfectly embodies the refined proportions, rich timbers, and classical grandeur that define the golden age of British cabinetmaking.
Crafted from premium, dense West Indian mahogany, the screen boasts a deep, lustrous patina that beautifully highlights the natural warmth and tight grain of the wood.
Key Features & Design Details
The Screen: The substantial, square-framed screen serves as a magnificent canvas, currently featuring a wonderfully curated patchwork of rich, period-style textiles in jewel tones of crimson, old gold, and olive. The screen mechanism is fully adjustable, allowing it to be raised, lowered, or tilted to seamlessly deflect the heat of an open hearth.
The Column: The screen is supported by a heavily turned, baluster-form central pillar. The crisp, programmatic turning is typical of high-quality Regency workshop production, exhibiting flawless symmetry and architectural strength.
The Base: The column terminates in a robust, tri-form platform base, expertly contoured with sweeping scroll-cut brackets. It rests securely upon three beautifully carved, scrolled feet that offer both rock-solid stability and a light, elegant footprint.
Condition & Presentation
This piece is offered in excellent antique condition, displaying a wonderful, deep-waxy polish accumulated over two centuries of care. The joints are perfectly stable, the adjustment mechanisms operate smoothly, and the timber retains its authentic, unaltered historic character.
UK mainland Delivery
£65
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