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637
Description: Rectangular; astragal and fillet edging; date across top of plate.
Notes: One of a series of backs dating to the 1730s and 40s using very similar sets of letters and numerals. Sold at Christie's Masters and Makers auction, 30 November 2010, lot 521 (£1000 part lot with no. 601, no. 623 and no. 634).
Inscription: 1736
- Decoration tags:
- rectangular (shape)
- astragal & fillet (edging)
- individual numbers
- text
Manufactured: in 1736 in the Weald area of England.
Current location: not known.
- Attached to series:
- Date only firebacks
- 1730s-40s, date & initial series