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1166
Description: Rectangular shape; wide fillet and ogee-moulded edging; approximately top centre, initials RH, with date 1701 centred below.
Notes: A heavy casting, approx. 3cm thick; the character set for the initials and date lacks uniformity, some carved crudely, others more carefully; three horizontal planklines. The lettering differs from another fireback (see no. 1282), with the same initials and date, by the position and shape of the letter 'R'. Formerly in a house at Netherfield, East Sussex. The former location in the Netherfield area of these two firebacks suggests a possible association with Richard Hay, owner of land in that area at that time and ironmaster at Beech Furnace nearby.
Inscription: RH / 1701
- Decoration tags:
- rectangular (shape)
- fillet and ogee (edging)
- carved stamps
- individual letters
- individual numbers
- planklines
- text
Manufactured: in 1701 possibly at Beech Furnace, Battle in the Weald area of England.
Current location: Ripley Forge & Fireplaces, Northbridge Street, Salehurst, East Sussex, England.
- Attached to series:
- Date & initials firebacks