Worldwide sale. 2 fireplace screen towers, Napoleon III. Gilded bronze frame for room. Decoration of a Louis XVI knot with garlands of flowers running all around. These screens were used by women under Louis XVI to protect themselves from the burn of the fire when they were near the fireplace and thus preserve their whitish skin tone very fashionable at that time. These screens are to be restored with silk and decorated with a handle often made of wood. These are small sizes, there are larger ones. Height: 15.5 cm. Width: 12 cm. The tower measures 5 mm. Good condition.
Worldwide sale. 2 fireplace screen towers, Napoleon III. Gilded bronze frame for room. Decoration of a Louis XVI knot with garlands of flowers running all around. These screens were used by women under Louis XVI to protect themselves from the burn of the fire when they were near the fireplace and thus preserve their whitish skin tone very fashionable at that time. These screens are to be restored with silk and decorated with a handle often made of wood. These are small sizes, there are larger ones. Height: 15.5 cm. Width: 12 cm. The tower measures 5 mm. Good condition.