Firebacks

Description: Canted rectangle; twisted rope edging (top and sides); initials in triad to left of date (7 reversed), all between two twisted rope saltires.

Notes: The distinctive form of the number '5' has been seen on other firebacks indicating a common source.

Inscription: RAE [triad] 1657

Description: Quasi-rectangular shape; twisted rope edging (top and sides); top, initials 'A W' between split date '1665', the '1' of a different character set to the other numbers.

Notes: The distinctive form of the '5' identifies this fireback in a series with other firebacks; the '1' is also peculiar to the series.

Inscription: 1 6 A W 6 5

Description: Canted rectangle with twisted rope edging; uneven, individually stamped letters and numerals, the initials separating the two parts of the date, which are raised slightly higher; dots are stamped on each side of each half of the date and between the initials; a twisted rope saltire at each end of the inscription.

Notes: The distinctive form of the number '5' has been seen on other firebacks indicating a common source. The plate above the inscription is a repair, as are the rivets either side of the crack.

Inscription: ·16· M · N ·59·