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Description: Arched rectangular shape with fillet edging; mirrored drapery swags emanating from two wings, and terminating in elongated tassels hung from hooks; date split by wings; initials split at bottom corners.
Notes: A simple design with space for further personalised decoration.
Copies of this fireback are known.
Inscription: 16 87 / C S
- Decoration tags:
- rectangular with round arch (shape)
- fillet (edging)
- whole carved pattern
- individual letters
- individual numbers
- heraldic
- text
Manufactured: in 1687 possibly in the Siegerland area of Germany.
Current location: Chequers, Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire, England.
- Attached to series:
- 'Dutch' Border only firebacks
