Antique English Carved Barley Twist Fire Screen Stand

Antique English Carved Barley Twist Fire Screen

~c1880~SOLID MAHOGANY~Berlin Wool Needlework~QUALITY~

Just arrived from England, a stunning estate piece from northern London..

~TALL and MAJESTIC (4.5 ft height)~
~19^th century antique English carved fireplace screen with superb needlework~

~Solid exotic mahogany, with its original, brilliantly colored needlework~

~Wonderfully executed open carved scroll crest crowns the screen and is presented again on the lower framing~

~Double helix barley twist posts frame the center screen and are repeated in the full length stretcher~
~Large carved feet with original casters complete the elegant piece~

~Needlepoint depicts “Jacob in His Death Bed” in Berlin Wool. (“Jacob in His Death Dead” was an original Rembrandt and recreated by various artists throughout history).

  Note from the original estate on the back of the needlework:

 “Jacob on His Death Bed in Berlin Wool (copies of painting by Mr. Violet Ward). 

See the book: Victorian Canvas Work, Berlin Wool Work, by Molly G. Proctor, p. 91.    (I don’t have this publication to verify the information, but I treasure the provenance it provides with the needlework!).

~All of these features provide an IMPORTANT EXAMPLE of Victorian English quality and design at its finest and a STATEMENT PIECE for your home~

Measurements:

54”H (VERY TALL) x 27” x 19 ½”;

Glass area, 21” x 17”.

All of my antiques are hand selected from premier European shippers.  I do not purchase in bulk, but prefer to individually purchase items, with each piece selected for its unique characteristics and quality.

Condition:

The screen is in very good condition for its age, sturdy and strong, with less than normal signs of age and use, scratches, dings, and other imperfections.   Note there is a small crack in the glass in the upper left corner, not easily distinguished with all the lovely colour in the needlework.  The needlework colour is vivid and strong; the note with the identification of the artwork was attached to the back by the estate in northern London!!!!I believe the post joint(s) have also been reglued over the years, probably to maintain stability, and very professionally done…disclosure note only and definitely age appropriate.  As with all the very tall firescreens from the Victorian period, it has the slightest lean if you closely examine it from all angles.  Again, I consider this age appropriate and consider this firescreen to be much better than normal condition and far superb to most of its brethren!!

  I always provide multiple photos that should be considered as part of the description and I encourage you to email me with any questions you might have prior to bidding.    Please keep in mind antique furniture should be purchased for its uniqueness, higher quality material and craftsmanship and antique patina, charm and character….NOT for like-new condition!!!

 Shipping:

Professional packaging, shipping and insurance on this item is $125.00 (lower 48 states only).   All my antique furniture is professionally packaged for shipment by UPS, fully insured and delivered curbside to your home!

Thank you for spending time on this listing; I realize there are many, many sellers to choose from, and I appreciate you considering my item!!

I also invite you to take a minute to visit my eBay store, Geaux Vintage Antiques, to see more English and European antique furniture, barley twist items, beveled mirrors, wall shelves, smoke cabinets, carved boxes and many other unique and personally selected pieces for your home or office décor!

…”with all that, why Geaux anywhere else?”…