Screens & Fire Backs

Prior to the advent of central heating, some areas in affluent homes and castles of Europe remained unheated. Portable heaters called braziers were used, and heavy tapestries were hung on the walls to help absorb the heat from the fireplaces and keep out the cold air.

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Large French Cast Iron Fireback (Ref: FB5-132) An extremely rare fireback with raised decoration and family name. 18th century W 59-1/2" D 1-1/2" H... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $7,500.00
Rare French Louis XIV Period Cast Iron Fireback (Ref: FB5-138) An extremely rare Louis XIV period French fireback. A Counts' royal crown rests atop a double seal d... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $8,750.00
Massive Rare French Cast Iron Fireback (Ref: FB5-114) With fleur-de-lis on column motif. Extremely rare size. Late 17th century W 49-1/2" D 1-3/4" H 77-1/... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $9,750.00
One-Of-A-Kind 19th C. Cast Bronze Fireplace Fender One-of-a-kind 19th C. cast bronze fireplace fender. Dimensions: 16.25"H x 64"L x 19"D fire fender.... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $10,000.00
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