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Description: Arched rectangular shaped; cavetto moulded edging, scalloped top and sides; Prince of Wales’ badge of three ostrich feathers emerging through a coronet; symmetrical scroll with elaborate swirls, bearing motto; monogrammed initials at bottom, left of centre.
Notes: The scalloped edging and RN monogram have been noted on other firebacks, suggesting a common pattern maker. Formerly from Burwash, Sussex.
Copies of this fireback are known.
Inscription: ICH DIEN / RN
- Decoration tags:
- rectangular with round arch (shape)
- scalloped cavetto (edging)
- whole carved pattern
- heraldic
- monogram
- royal
- text
Manufactured: in the early- to mid-17th century in England.
Current location: National History Museum, St Fagans, Glamorgan, Wales.
Museum number: 20.177/1 (part of the Welsh National History Museum museum group)
- Attached to series:
- RN series
- Prince of Wales firebacks