Firebacks

Description: Rectangular with cavetto curves rising to corners and a ‘pediment’ top; fillet edging with low-relief, alternate regularly-spaced semi-circles and triangles inside; two-handled flower vase with gadrooned top and symmetrical flower design; trailing vines and flowers issuing from top and descending through handles to base; human face at top; date split by vase base.

Notes: The style of the numerals includes a ‘1’ with hooked serifs.

Inscription: 16 52