Found this Ferguson Painted Leather Firescreen

By total accident I found this painted leather screen this morning. I paid almost nothing, so nothing much invested. I collect fire bellows, so I figured if nothing else I can use it, but know very little of screens. It's marked "Ferguson" from NJ and numbered. It's green painted leather and actually very similar to a bellows I have. It does have dings, the worst is splitting of the leather trim by the studs, took photo. I've done a quick search and prices are all over. I did find a brief blurb of the company. Any age, value, or other help is greatly appreciated. Trying to decide if it is worth selling or just something I should keep and use. I only sell larger pieces when worth the hardship of shipping (on me physically.) It is much larger than my fireplace and just threw it up to take quick photos. Sorry for bad photos. Thank you in advance!

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This is totally out of my field, but did a tiny bit of research.

http://hoboken.pastperfectonline.com/bysearchterm?keyword=Ferguson+Brothers+Manufacturing+Company

Maybe you saw that, already. After reading it, I think you will have the best luck searching "FBM CO" rather than "Ferguson". I can just makeout "FBM CO" in your photo of the plate.

There are a number of the FMB CO screens online. Yours is a little less ornate than some, but I think it has a desirable look. Many people like a more classic, simple design. I think it is lovely.

 

Thank you! Definitely easier searching that than Ferguson!