Firebacks

Description: Arched rectangular shape with small rhomboidal flanges in the corners of the arch, the top of the arch comprising two opposing loops; cavetto moulded edging; crowned circular shield within a Garter of the Stuart royal arms of England with crowned lion and unicorn supporters.

Notes: One of several variations of the arms of the Stuart royal dynasty on firebacks. Duke's auctioneers, Dorchester, Dorset, 10 Jun 2025, lot 9.

Copies of this fireback are known.

Inscription: [Garter and royal mottoes illegible]

Arms: English Stuart royal