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1890's fireplace screen

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12 years ago
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Description

A large and heavy wrought iron and brass fireplace screen with 3 natives figures in bronze 1 dancing , 1 playing a flute and 1 reclining. The figures are on a background jungle scene with foliage and large mushrooms. The screen was a gift to my parent from a former vaudevile star  stage name "Mamie Harnish".

The screen was a gift to her from her friend Rudolph Valentinos wife after returning from a trip to Egypt.

Mamie (real name Mary Davis) was in her 90's when she gave the screen to my parents. I have three photos of the screen and copies of sheet music covers featuring Mamie Harnish. The screen is in very good condition with some minor surface rust at the front bottom.

Category Metalware
Medium wrought iron and bronze
Distinguishing marks native figures in bronze in a music dancing scene
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item unfolded 7' long 30" high
Date Period 1890-1900
Weight 100# +-
History owned by vaudeville star and gifted to her from Rudolph Valentinos wife.
Possibly made in egypt
Price Paid (If known) n/a
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