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1033
Description: Arched rectangular shaped; fillet edging with embattled relief inside; shield, helm, crest and mantling of the Blacksmiths' Company. RN monogram in top right corner.
Notes: Arms of the Blacksmiths' company: Sable, a chevron Or between three hammers Argent and crowned with open crowns of the second; crest: a phoenix in flames rising proper. The arms were granted in 1611. Several different versions of these arms are to be found on firebacks.
Copies of this fireback are known.
Inscription: RN
Arms: Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths
- Decoration tags:
- arched rectangular (shape)
- embattled fillet (edging)
- whole carved pattern
- monogram
- armorial
Manufactured: in the early to mid 17th century possibly in the Weald area of England.
Current location:.
- Attached to series:
- Livery company firebacks
- RN series
