Firebacks

Description: Arched rectangular shape; simulated rope edging; rectangle divided into three vertical sections by simulated rope; centre section, anchor with coiled rope above separating two fleurs de lys, with two 'daisy' flower heads below; outer sections, vertical stem with five grape bunches - 1-2-2; on top, semi-circle with simulated rope edging containing the date '1626' above two 'rose' flower heads, on each side of which, a small quadrant edged with simulated rope containing a leaf sprig.

Notes: A pastiche of one of the 'Armada' fireback series (see no. 281), probably of 20th century creation.

Copies of this fireback are known.

Inscription: 1626