Elevate your hearth with this exquisite late-Victorian/Edwardian fire screen (69x61cm). Featuring a beautifully detailed, hand-embossed copper panel of a traditional Japanese geisha, this piece perfectly captures the 19th-century Japonisme movement. The panel is housed in a sturdy, wrought iron-style frame, offering both antique charm and essential fireplace safety.
 
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with an authentic aged patina.
 
Dimensions: 69cm (H) x 61cm (W).
 
Perfect For: Period home restorations, collectors of Arts and Crafts metalwork, or as a unique decorative shield for modern fireplaces.Safety & Protection: Its primary function is to safeguard your home by preventing wayward sparks, embers, or shifting logs from escaping an open fireplace.  
 
Decorative Focal Point: Beyond utility, it serves as a stunning piece of "functional art". When the fire is not lit, it elegantly conceals a dark, empty hearth and adds a vintage aesthetic to modern or traditional interiors. H
 
Heat Shielding: Originally designed to protect occupants from intense direct heat, it can still be used today to shield furniture or guests sitting close to the flames.  
 
Efficiency: A solid metal screen can help reduce smoke downdrafts and slightly improve heating efficiency by radiating warmth back into the room.