Lot 539 , An Arts & Crafts mahogany and embroidered fire screen, by Morris & Co, late 19th century, H.3ft 8in., one finial detached

An Arts & Crafts mahogany and embroidered fire screen, by Morris & Co, late 19th century, worked in long threaded wool with stylised flowers and spiked leaves, H.3ft 8in., one finial detached
Estimate £100-150

Top right finial has been broken away, the majority of it remains with the piece but there is a slither of timber missing otherwise colour of the screen remains good, a little faded at the top but elsewhere all original, one of the back panels has a vertical split running through it, the base is a little dirty but other than the finial overall fair condition.
Silkwork may be original - colours still strong, three discoloured spots showing at the edges (2 to the left, 1 to the right)


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Sold for £160