Firebacks

Description: Rectangular central panel bearing an anchor with coiled rope between two fleurs de lys, below which are two roses; this arrangement is repeated alongside; above, a semicircular arch contains the initials between two roses as in the central panel, with the date above; where the arch meets the central panel there is an arc across each corner. The top and sides panels are edged with simulated twisted rope.

Notes: One of an unusual series formed from separate panels arranged, in this instance, with the vertical panel repeated. In this instance it is probable that a copy of a casting of no. 788 was further copied (the dimensions are significantly smaller), allowing the initials IFC to be replaced with GC.

Inscription: 1588 / G C