Firebacks

with the same citation

  1. 1311

    ludlow,_castle_lodge.jpg
    ~900 x ~600 mm

    Description: Rectangular with three arches; twisted rope edging (top and sides); in each of the two outer arches, initials 'WKE' in triad; in the central arch, which is higher than the two outer ones and bordered at the base by twisted rope, the date 1630.

    Notes: The triple arched form is unusual. The initials are presumed to refer to a husband and wife whose surname began with 'K'

    Inscription: 1630 / WKE [triad] WKE [triad]

    Manufactured: in 1630 possibly in the Shropshire area of England.

    Current location: Castle Lodge, Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire, England.

    Citation: Moran, M., 2003, Vernacular Buildings of Shropshire (Almeley, Logaston Press).

  2. 864

    ludlow_museum.jpg
    980 x 675 mm

    Description: Canted rectangle; double fillet edging (top and sides); top centre, date; initials in triad, repeated on each side, with a fleur-de-lys between; three fleurs-de-lys evenly spaced below initial groups.

    Notes: The initials are believed to be those of Edward Robinson, a bookseller, and his wife of 16 King Street, Ludlow, where the fireback was discovered.

    Inscription: 1688 / ERI ERI [both triads]

    Manufactured: in 1688 possibly in the Shropshire area of England.

    Current location: Ludlow Museum. The Buttercross, Ludlow, Shropshire, England.

    (part of the Ludlow Museum museum group)

    Citation: Moran, M., 2003, Vernacular Buildings of Shropshire (Almeley, Logaston Press).