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1306
Description: Arch shaped; rope edging (top and sides); top centre, crowned cartouche with initials F S linked with twisted cord; below, two cartouches, each bearing a 7-pointed star, and each separating the paired initials HG.
Notes: The national origin of this fireback is a little uncertain. A variant of this fireback (no. 767) has slightly different proportions and relative positions of the stamps.
Inscription: F S / H G H G
- Decoration tags:
- rounded arched (shape)
- rope (edging)
- carved stamps
- heraldic
- text
Manufactured: in the 16th century possibly in the Lorraine area of France.
Current location: Ripley Forge & Fireplaces, Northbridge Street, Robertsbridge, Salehurst, East Sussex, England.
- Attached to series:
- Miscellaneous stamp firebacks
- Cord-linked initials firebacks