Fireguard Collection

Victorian style domestic interior with fireplace
A Victorian style domestic interior with fireplace, and different patterns everywhere you look

Fireguard, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fireguard, 19th century

Calloway residence, interior, chair in center, Mamaroneck, N.Y. between 1900 and 1915. Creator: William H. Jackson
Calloway residence, interior, chair in center, Mamaroneck, N.Y. between 1900 and 1915

Unidentified office, between 1911 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Unidentified office, between 1911 and 1920
Unidentified office, between 1911 and 1920

Study with portrait of woman in Elizabethan dress, over fireplace... Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908
Study with portrait of woman in Elizabethan dress, over fireplace, fringe lamp at right, and buffalo statue on left; elk head on wall and grandfather clock in background

George E. Badger, Secretary of The Navy, 1841 and Secretary Daniels with Portrait of Badger, 1913
Secretaries of the Navy: Josephus Daniels with portrait of George E. Badger, 1913. Badger was Secretary of The Navy in 1841. Daniels held the post 1913-1921

James Gillespie Blaine, c1890. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
James G. Blaine, c1890. Portrait, half-length, seated at desk, in his old age. [Politician: Speaker of the House of Representatives]

Cartoon depicting a young girl standing in front of a large fireguard
5308835 Cartoon depicting a young girl standing in front of a large fireguard by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a young girl standing in front of a large fireguard)

Fashionable woman sitting in front of a fireplace, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986575 Fashionable woman sitting in front of a fireplace, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman sitting in front of a fireplace)

A nursemaid with a child in front of a fire, 1850
3478004 A nursemaid with a child in front of a fire, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration of a nursemaid with a child in front of a fire)

Nursery (colour litho)
2775551 Nursery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern nursery with light and colour)

Children seated by the fireside
5616035 Children seated by the fireside by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting children seated by the fireside)

Fire Screen, c. 1937. Creator: Charles Bowman
Fire Screen, c. 1937

Bye, Baby Bunting, 1882. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Bye, Baby Bunting, 1882. Scene from the childrens nursery rhyme: Bye, Baby Bunting, Fathers gone a hunting, Gone to fetch a Rabbit-skin To wrap the Baby Bunting in

Trays and firescreens of any yacht: Kirks speciality sizes and prices on application

Marble Mantelpiece, 1939. The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, Sussex, is a former royal residence dating from 1787, and was a seaside retreat for the Prince Regent (later King George IV)

Room at Boughton House, with Chimney-Piece of the Early 18th Century, 1927. From Old Furniture, Volume I. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E. [Old Furniture Ltd. London, 1927]

Girls drying their hair by the fire after a bath, Chaucer Cleansing Station, London, 1911
Girls drying their hair by the fire after a bath, Chaucer LCC Cleansing Station, London, 1911. Four girls wrapped in blankets drying by a fire after being cleansed

Mantelpiece in the State Drawing-Room, 1916. Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. From The Connoisseur Vol XLIV by [Otto Limited, London, 1916.]

Coral figure from the Torres Straits Islands, which was put near the fire when the occupeants left the hut to prevent the fire going out. From the British Museums collection

The Living Room, 1900. Artist: Etienne Moreau-Nelaton
The Living Room, 1900

Interior of the dining room at Borley Rectory
Photograph of the interior of the dining room at Borley Rectory, circa 1890. HPG/1/3/4 (i)

Santa Claus with children and presents on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1920s

Victorian style domestic interior with large fireplace
A Victorian style domestic interior with a large fireplace, and different items of furniture everywhere you look

Louis Pasteur / Dornac
LOUIS PASTEUR French chemist and microbiologist in his study

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Step into a bygone era with the charm of a Victorian-style domestic interior, complete with a crackling fireplace that warms both body and soul. In this delightful cartoon, a young girl stands proudly in front of an ornate fireguard, her eyes filled with wonder as she gazes at the dancing flames. Transported back to the 1800s, we find ourselves in the company of a fashionable woman seated gracefully before another grand fireplace. This handcoloured copperplate engraving captures not only her elegance but also the timeless allure of fireside gatherings. Fast forward to 1850, where we witness a nurturing scene between a nursemaid and child standing near yet another comforting hearth. The nursery comes alive in vibrant colors through lithography, showcasing how even little ones found solace by the fireside. As children gather around for stories or simply bask in its warmth, their imaginations take flight amidst tales spun on winter nights. The artistry extends beyond mere functionality as Charles Bowman's fire screen from 1937 becomes an exquisite piece that adds beauty to any room it graces. Meanwhile, Randolph Caldecott's enchanting illustration titled "Bye Baby Bunting" transports us once more to days gone by when firescreens were not just practical but also works of art. Kirks specialized in crafting trays and firescreens for yachts during times when sailing across vast oceans was seen as adventurous luxury. Their bespoke creations added both style and protection against roaring sea winds. As we step into modernity without leaving behind our love for tradition, marble mantelpieces from 1939 become coveted features within contemporary homes—melding old-world charm with sleek sophistication seamlessly. Boughton House beckons us further back into history—a room adorned with an early 18th-century chimney-piece that exudes opulence while offering respite from chilly English winters.