Name: Decorative ornament (2) - Coppia ventagli Parascintille - Italia XIX sec. - Italy - Pair of spark arresters
Brand: Coppia ventagli Parascintille - Italia XIX sec.
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Paul Wullems

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Rare pair of manual fireplace spark screens dating to the mid-19th century (Victorian Era / Napoleon III). They were used by noblewomen to shield the face from the heat of the fire, preserving makeup and a light complexion
Hexagonal frame covered in dark fabric, embellished with hand-embroidered petit point. Chinoiserie style,
tapered handles of turned ebony wood, completed by collars and terminals in bone. Excellent condition

Rara coppia di schermi parascintille manuali da caminetto risalenti alla metà del XIX secolo (Epoca Vittoriana / Napoleone III). Venivano utilizzati dalle nobildonne per proteggere il viso dal calore del fuoco, preservando il trucco e la carnagione chiara
Struttura esagonale rivestita in tessuto scuro, impreziosita da ricami eseguiti a mano a piccolo punto (petit point). stile Chinoiserie,
manici affusolati in legno tornito ebanizzato, completati da ghiere e terminali 
in osso. Ottime condizioni


Decorative ornament (2) - Coppia ventagli Parascintille - Italia XIX sec. - Italy - Pair of spark arresters

Textile, Wood - Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear  - Height: 37 cm

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This Italian pair of mid-19th-century fireplace screens has dark fabric over hexagonal frames, hand-worked petit-point embroidery in the Chinoiserie style and turned ebonised wooden handles with bone fittings.

Decorative ornament (2) - Coppia ventagli Parascintille - Italia XIX sec. - Italy - Pair of spark arresters

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This Italian pair of mid-19th-century fireplace screens has dark fabric over hexagonal frames, hand-worked petit-point embroidery in the Chinoiserie style and turned ebonised wooden handles with bone fittings.

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