Brass Folding Spark Guard, France. 1950s. art joined together with wonderfully aged

joined together with wonderfully aged brass rods enclosing the real centrepiece that is the tapered ruby red lucite rod suspended between both dishes

A relatively well-known and documented design

it is rare to see one completely unrestored with such characterful patina

eventually setting up her own studio in 1970

there has existed a Mackintosh design under the same patent number with an almost identical form

Brass Folding Spark Guard, France. 1950s. art joined together with wonderfully agedA very tastefully designed and proportioned vintage French spark guard, with four versatile hinged panels in naturally bronzed brass and matching dark mesh. Showcasing lovely little finials and elegant brass handles, with bags of charm gained from decades of use. Featuring historic lead soldered repairs to various panel joins and sides, along with some dented mesh panels, all as pictured. Despite this, it remains a highly versatile and sturdy piece