Antique French Louis XV & Gothic Revival Heavy Cast Brass Fireplace Screen 30x27

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Description

Monumental and exceptionally heavy antique French cast brass fireplace screen combining graceful Louis XV serpentine lines with Neoclassical laurel moldings … Read more Monumental and exceptionally heavy antique French cast brass fireplace screen combining graceful Louis XV serpentine lines with Neoclassical laurel moldings and a dramatic Gothic Revival centerpiece. Framed in richly patinated solid cast brass, the screen features a fine wire spark mesh reinforced by a true riveted diagonal diamond lattice grille.

Architectural & Decorative Details
* Central Medallion: Cast brass Gothic Revival triple-arch tabernacle/canopy atop a fluted pedestal base, flanked by finely detailed oak leaves and acorns.
* Top Crest & Handle: Serpentine arched top rail featuring a heavy, curved reeded brass carry handle with a beaded central collar and flared acanthus-leaf terminals.
* Frame & Lattice: Bordered in deeply chased, ribbon-tied bay-leaf and berry garland molding, housing a fine wire mesh backed by diagonal brass lattice strips secured at every intersection with dome rivets.
* Legs & Finials: Splayed Louis XV cabriole feet carved with acanthus leaves and scroll toes, topped with rosette corner blocks and classical cast pinecone finials.

Dimensions & Weight
* Overall Height: 30 inches
* Overall Width: 27 inches
* Base Depth (Foot Span): 13 inches

Condition
Very good antique condition commensurate with age and authentic hearth use. The heavy solid cast brass frame is rigid, balanced, and sturdy with no cracks, breaks, or wobble. The riveted diamond lattice is tight and intact, and the fine wire spark mesh shows light, expected hearth patina on the reverse side with no holes or tears. See less