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Antique Face Screen in red. C. 1840.

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Antique Face Screen in red. C. 1840.

This screen is very unusual on account of its colour. It is printed with the picture of a girl walking in the landscape carrying a basket of apples. It is a charming scene in the romantic genre.

The handle is turned and carved in an ambitious complex pattern.  It is both turned and carved.  It is made from  ebony; sections have been gilded.

 Origin: UK  Circa: 1840 ; Materials: wood

Size:  Screen 23.5 cm wide by 17.5 cm; handle 22.7 cm long: 9.2 inches wide by 6.8 inches; handle 9 inches.

Condition:  Please refer to the  photographs for details of condition.

Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, Antique Face Screen, fan, fire screen, transfer printing,  Girl in landscape,  

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The screen is printed with the picture of a girl walking in the landscape carrying a basket 
of apples. It is a charming scene in the romantic genre.

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The back is painted plain red.

 

The red varnish has become cloudy.
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The handle is turned and carved in an ambitious complex pattern. It is both turned and carved. It is made from ebony; sections have 
been gilded.

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