Firescreen
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Iron, Ormolu
Measurements
31.875 in (h)26.875 in (w)
Collection
Buscot and Coleshill Estates, Oxfordshire
NT 1510432
Summary
An ormolu frame firescreen with iron mesh infill in Louis XV taste. The shaped frame of scrolling leaves surmounted by pierced, shaped handles from which is suspended a pair of billing doves on ribbon swing with elaborate bow. On spreading feet and leaf toes.