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What is the screen in front of a fireplace called?
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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.
Raised on a robust
Category
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rosewood
Large Victorian Brass and Roses Painted Mirror Fire Screen
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large Victorian brass and roses painted mirror fire screen
This is a most decorative Fire
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mirror
Victorian Hand Embroidered Silk and Mahogany Fire Screen
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Hand embroidered silk and mahogany fire screen
This is a fine-looking piece, it is a
Category
Antique 19th Century Adam Style Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Silk
Mahogany Fire Screen
Located in Bradenton, FL
An exceptionally nice large early Victorian era Mahogany fire screen with a beautiful French polish
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,200
A Victorian Brass and Glass Art Nouveau Fire Screen
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Victorian Brass and Glass Art Nouveau Fire Screen
This is a most charming Fire Screen in the art
Category
Antique 1880s Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass