NAPOLEON III PERIOD FAN FIREPLACE SCREEN

A Napoleon III period gilt bronze and brass fan-shaped fire screen with a retractable grille. The openwork central post is decorated with shells, acanthus leaves, a finial, climbing olive branches, and a woman's face. It is surmounted by a fire pot and rests on scroll-shaped feet. The nine openwork brass leaves, featuring geometric patterns, unfold to form a protective grille against sparks from the hearth. Bars hold the grille in place when the fire screen is closed.

Dimensions of the open fire screen: L: 102 cm; D: 17 cm; H: 67 cm (W: 40.16 in; D: 6.69 in; H: 26.38 in)
Dimensions of the closed fire screen: L: 26 cm; D: 17 cm; H: 67 cm (W: 10.24 in; D: 6.69 in; H: 26.38 in)
Napoleon III period, Circa: 1860
Dimensions: L: 102cm, D: 17cm, H: 67cm.
Dimensions: W: 40.2in, D: 6.7in, H: 26.4in.
Condition report: In good overall condition. Some wear to the brass.