ANTIQUE NEEDLEPOINT BEADWORK FACE SCREENS 19THC. Start Price USD 699.00 Current Price USD 699.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 12, 2008 End Time Friday, December 12, 2008 Location Florida See more about 'ANTIQUE NEEDLEPOINT BEADWORK FACE SCREENS 19THC.' Description VICTORIAN BEADWORK AND NEEDLEPOINT FACE SCREENS   Stunning Beadwork Victorian Needlepoint Face Screens, a Pair on Stands~~Adorned with white lilies in beadwork and pale roses in needlepoint, they are an enchanting reminder of the past.  Standing tall on gilt and white metalstands, just shy of 21 inches. Flowers adorned almost everythingduring the Victorian Era…..hair,jewelry, and many decorative items for the home.  Victorians communicated unspoken messages through the use offlowers flowers and floral arrangements.   Floriography, or "the language of flowers" assigned various meanings to flowers and floral arraignments.  The flower allowed the Victorians to express feelings which could not be spoken.  Calla Lilies were used to represent "beauty" .....a nice description for the pair. They are in quite good condition and display beautifully.  The red silk backs are still intact and they retainmost of the original fringe and trim.   The original purpose was to shield a ladies face and protect her make-up from the warmth of a fire, and most proper Victorian homes displayed them near or on the mantle.  Design possibilities are endless for these 19th. Century face screens.   The stands may not be original to the screens.  There is an extra round holder at each end of these stands/poles.  The tassels may have been attached to the extra holder and would look quite fine now with a slip of needle and thread through the holder to hold them in place.  These may be the original stands however; I would prefer to point out the extra holder. English 19th. C Measurements: 20 1/2" or 52cm tall,width (from final to  final) 9 1/2" or24,2cm Condition: Very good, I see no missingbeads or stitches.  The background hassome staining; please remember theywere originally used by fireplaces.  One section of trim is loose and someareas of fringe have been lost throughthe years.   The bases have severaldents shown in the pictures.     My Inventory and descriptions:   My items are antique and vintage; therefore, they have been used, loved, and handled through the years.  I try to describe each bump, dimple, or knick I see.  I also will show these in my pictures.  As each person views an item differently; I may miss something you may see in a picture.  Review the pictures carefully and please feel free to contact me or question me.  I have been active in the antique business for over 14 years and my reputation is important to me.  I want you to be comfortable purchasing from me and return in the future.  If you have purchased an item that does not meet my description; I will gladly accept it for return, but must be notified within 3 days after receipt.   Returns:  Simple; just notify me within 3 days of receipt. Pack, insure, and ship  in same manner received.  I will gladly return you purchase price less postage and insurance fees.   If I have made a mistake in my description of the item; I will gladly return your purchase price and the shipping fees.    Payment is required within 7 days            International buyers:  Paypal only   Shipping:  I ship on Tuesdays and Fridays.  If you want the item shipped earlier; please let me know.  No packing or handling fees added.  If shipping charges ever seem in excess; please contact me.  Mistakes do happen!   I normally ship USPS Priority Mail.  Insurance is required.   International packages will be sent Priority International or Fedex.   International bidders, please check the USPS Priority insurance limits for your country.  If the item you bid on or purchase is over the limit; your item will have to be shipped by another carrier.  Or you will need to assume responsibility of any uninsured amounts in case of loss if you choose Priority.   Customs & Duties Fees:  No extra charge for preparing items for international shipment.  All duties and fees are the responsibility of buyer.  Forms will be “properly” filled out.    Where did it go?:  I sell in several venues.  Should you see an item and then it disappears, it may have been sold elsewhere.  Please note: this applies to my “Buy it Now” items only; auctions are not ended early.   As soon as an item is sold; I remove it from the other venues to prevent disappointment for any customer.   Should you see an item that you are interested in, I do have a lay-a-way plan.   Lay-a-way:  I think lay-a-way is a great tool for building collections.  One-third down, with remaining cost spread over three months.  No refunds for lay-a-ways not completed.   Chesapeake Court—18th & 19th. Century English & French Antiques.  I select the items that catch my eye on trips to Europe and in my favorite cities here at home.  Should you be looking for a special item; please let me know   Place a Bid!