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715
Description: Rectangular with pediment arch; wide fillet edging rebated in side edge; upper centre, initials formed of individual letters; an unidentified series of shapes in relief in the top right corner may be thumb prints.
Notes: The edging and letter ‘W’ are very similar to those on the ‘1589’ series of firebacks and may have the same origin. Formerly at Bay Hall, Benington, Lincolnshire.
Inscription: WE
- Decoration tags:
- rectangular with triangular arch (shape)
- rebated fillet (edging)
- carved stamps
- individual letters
- text
Manufactured: in the late-16th century possibly in the Weald area of England.
Current location:, not known.
- Attached to series:
- Initials only firebacks