Pair of Louis XV-style HAND SCREENS, 18th century
Pair of Louis XV-style HAND SCREENS, 18th century Scalloped-edge cardboard with painted faunal and floral motifs, turned wooden handles, mounted on an attached walnut base Dimensions of one: H 41 x W 24 cm Signs of wear The hand screen, also known as a face screen or fire screen, is a household accessory that allows a person standing near a fireplace to protect their face from the heat of the fire. It is thus a sort of portable counterpart to the fireplace screen, a piece of furniture placed in front of the hearth.
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Pair of Louis XV-style HAND SCREENS, 18th century Scalloped-edge cardboard with painted faunal and floral motifs, turned wooden handles, mounted on an attached walnut base Dimensions of one: H 41 x W 24 cm Signs of wear The hand screen, also known as a face screen or fire screen, is a household accessory that allows a person standing near a fireplace to protect their face from the heat of the fire. It is thus a sort of portable counterpart to the fireplace screen, a piece of furniture placed in front of the hearth.
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