Folding screen - Mahogany, Silk - Hazard screen

This object is an antique fireplace screen, also known as a fire screen or 'pare-feu'.
Details
Function: The primary goal was to help people who
sitting close to a fireplace for protection
against excessive heat, bright light, and flying sparks.
Material and Style: The screen is made of
Mahogany wood and features an inlaid or embroidered panel, which was popular for decorative purposes. The design with outwardly flaring legs and brass accents suggests a style that was popular in the 19th or early 20th century, such as Biedermeier, Edwardian, or Empire style.
Decor: The central fabric panel has
a decorative embroidery or tapestry, often depicting a floral or figurative scene.
Current use: these are currently being
Screens are often used purely as decorative elements or to cover an unused fireplace when it is not in use.

In 2008, depreciated at €1200.