Firebacks

  1. 1208

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    910 x 720 mm

    Description: Arched rectangular shape with a fleur-de-lys springing from each shoulder; cyma recta-moulded edging; quartered shield of the Stuart royal arms of England with surrounding Garter, surmounted by a crown and supported by a crowned lion and unicorn; indistinct motto cartouche along the bottom.

    Notes: A poorly-modelled and much-worn fireback. The fleur extensions to the top of the edging are an unusual feature

    Arms: English Stuart royal

    Manufactured: in the 17th century in England.

    Current location: Blackwell House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, England.