Antique Victorian Silk Face Screens, Hand-Painted, Pair with Porcelain & Brass Handles, C 1890

About This Piece

An antique pair of Victorian silk face screens with tassels and braided trim, c. 1890, acquired in England. Each screen features a different hand-painted floral scene on cream silk — one depicting an English rose with delicate blue flowers, the other a cutting of berries. The trim and cording in shades of gold and tan are accented with deep green and black; the reverse of each screen is covered in solid deep green silk. The handles are black porcelain and brass with decorative finials. An exceptional decorating detail for a fireplace or drawing room.

Provenance

Acquired in England. c. 1890.

Details & Dimensions

• Origin: England
• Date: c. 1890 (Victorian)
• Material: Hand-painted cream silk with braided trim and tassels; black porcelain and brass handles
• Scenes: English rose with blue flowers; cutting of berries
• Full height (with handle): 19"
• Screen dimensions: 7⅞" × 9" (excluding 2" trim)
• Quantity: Pair (2 screens)
• Item ID: 211004a

Condition

Good. Minor spots on the cream silk fronts. Trim and tassels in very good condition. Handles in good condition with a few minor bends, mostly covered by the screens. Screens attach to handles via small brass hooks — three of the original hooks remain; they are a little difficult to hook and unhook. An experienced seamstress could easily improve the attachment with a few small stitches through the back of the cording.

Shipping & Handling

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