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1200
Description: Arched rectangular plain shape with the sides of the arch concave, and with a diamond-shaped protrusion on each side; astragal edged sides terminating at the shoulders of the platre with a triangle on each side; top centre, initials in triad.
Notes: As small and unusual fireback of which only the upper part is visible, the lower part concealed behind a metal plate.
Inscription: IWM [triad]
- Decoration tags:
- rectangular with round arch (shape)
- astragal (edging)
- individual letters
- text
Manufactured: in the 17th century possibly in the Weald area of England.
Current location: in private hands, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex, England.
- Attached to series:
- Initials only firebacks