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Large Steel Railed Nursery Guard - 51 1/2" wide

About the Item

A fireplace or nursery guard with steel top rail having wide diamond mesh supported by iron bars and a curved lower iron rail. Nursery guards were designed to keep children and dogs away from the fire, and sometimes to as clothing or towel hangers. They are now used as decorative accessories for a fireplace, either wood or gas.

Dimensions:

Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 51.5 in (130.81 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Steel

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1850

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition.

Seller Location:

Greenwich, CT

Reference Number:

Seller: YEWTR000019861stDibs: LU798343554422

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