Victorian papier mache (1800's) face fire screens ivory handles
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For sale is this pair of Victorian papier mache (1800's) face fire screens for screening the heat from the fire to protect the face. The handles are beautifully carved ivory. The hand painted and gold decorated papier mache has some surface cracking and chips which is normal for antique papier mache. There are some pieces of mother of pearl inlay missing, but these are easily replaced, although the screens are nice as is. There is some cracking to the ivory handles. Each screen is approx 35.5cm x 24.2cm across. This is the first ivory handled pair I have seen in over 30 years dealing in antiques. Sorry no sales to overseas due to customs restrictions.