{"product_id":"antique-french-ormolu-peacock-fan-fire-screen-napoleon-iii","title":"Antique French Ormolu Peacock Fan Fire Screen, circa 1880","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decoratively exceptional antique French ormolu peacock fan fire screen, circa 1880, in the Napoleon III manner and of fine casting quality throughout. One of the most visually dramatic forms in the repertoire of 19th century French decorative bronzework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNapoleon III manner, circa 1880\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully opening fan of pierced trellis brass panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClassical female mask with scrolling acanthus to the central upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecorative fleur-de-lis finial\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRichly cast acanthus and scroll base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFolding mechanism operates smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screen opens fully to a broad fan of pierced trellis brass panels, each terminating in a scalloped circular roundel. The central upright panel features a classical female mask with scrolling acanthus shoulders set within a pierced foliate arch, surmounted by a decorative fleur-de-lis finial. The whole is supported on a richly cast acanthus and scroll base of considerable weight and quality. The original gilded brass finish retains its characteristic warm patina. Pieces of this type, in this condition and with the mechanism intact, are seldom encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57231939043705,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/firefang.jpg?v=1778240659","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-ormolu-peacock-fan-fire-screen-napoleon-iii","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}