Firebacks

  1. 1265

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    660 x 520 mm

    Description: Canted rectangular shape; ?fillet edging; eight fleurs-de-lys (4 and 4) equally spaced and divided by vertical and horizontal fillets, the middle vertical over-stamped at the top with the numerals.

    Notes: Only poor quality castings have been noted of this design, with different dates.

    Inscription: 16[?]1

    Manufactured: in the early-17th century possibly in the Weald area of England.

    Current location: Ripley Forge and Fireplaces, North Street, Robertsbridge, Salehurst, East Sussex, England.