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Brass Railed Swag Decorated Nursery Guard

About the Item

A fireplace nursery guard with narrowly spaced vertical ironwork decorated with swags around the top and two center scrolls, on iron base and rod supports, and topped with a brass rail. Intended to keep children and pets away from the fire. Now also a decorative addition to a fireplace.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000010501stDibs: LU798329505962

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