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? x ? mmDescription: Arched rectangular shape; fillet edging with a wider fillet within upon which are regularly-spaced beads each set on disc and joined by a thin line; shield, Garter, helm, mantling, crown and lion crest, with crowned lion and unicorn supporters; metal strapping around main rectangle.
Notes: A damaged example with unusual supporting bands.
Inscription: HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE
Arms: English Stuart royal
- Decoration tags:
- arched rectangular (shape)
- fillet (edging)
- whole carved pattern
- armorial
- royal
- text
Manufactured: in the early to mid 17th century possibly in the Weald area of England.
Current location:.
Citation: Shuffrey, L. A., 1912, The English Fireplace, London, Batsford.
- Attached to series:
- Stuart royal armorial firebacks