Posted 6 years ago
tiquefrique
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Hi everyone! I’ve spent years off and on trying to find out more about this piece. I inherited from my grandmother, and she inherited from her mother, I believe. Back then they were well to do... : )
The frame is metal (cast iron?) the bells look like brass (on either side, at the top. I believe they’re there because the heat of the fire might make them sway? The panels seem to be slate on the back and ceamic on the front. I’ve looked for a stamp or mark, etc. No luck. I’m not sure if the birds and berries are hand painted, but I believe they are. The panels were never used as tea trays, so the painting is in perfect shape. One o& the bells was pinched somehow recently.
I’d love thoughts (or even answers!) from any and all! Thanks! mi
Thanks, nutsabotas6! I love it too! I’d love to know more about it. mi : )
I also love the birds... beautiful screen.
Thanks Anik! Try as I might I can’t find anything similar to it. I’ve searched for a maker - maybe it’s not as old as I thought? I’m very confident it was made before 1913, but I could be mistaken.
Even if I never find out, I love it. At least one of my kids wants it... eventually - that will be its 4th, probably 5th generation to enjoy it!
the painting is exquisite! fired glaze?
Extraordinary piece! And fantastic it'll stay in the family to be enjoyed for a long more time :-)
Maybe search for "chinoiserie victorian" as keywords...