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1294
Description: Rectangular shape; cavetto-moulded edging (top and sides only); top left, initials IL and top right, 1697.
Notes: The style of lettering and numerals indicate that this is a casting from a larger group produced between the late-1660s and late 1690s.
Inscription: IL 1697
- Decoration tags:
- rectangular (shape)
- cavetto (edging)
- carved stamps
- individual letters
- individual numbers
- text
Manufactured: in 1697 in the Weald area of England.
Current location: Parham House, Parham, West Sussex, England.
- Attached to series:
- 1660s-90s Wealden series
- Date & initials firebacks
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795
Description: Arched rectangular shape; cavetto-moulded edging; English royal Stuart shield, garter, crown, supporters and motto; initials split by crown.
Notes: The arches of the crown are not typically English in form, suggesting a possibly continental pattern-maker.
Inscription: C R / HONI SOIT QVI MAL ...PEN...
Arms: English Stuart royal
- Decoration tags:
- rectangular with round arch (shape)
- cavetto (edging)
- whole carved pattern
- armorial
- royal
- text
Manufactured: in the 17th century possibly in the Weald area of England.
Current location: Winchester Museums Store, Unit F2, Bar End Industrial Estate, Winchester, Hampshire, Winchester, Hampshire, England.
Museum number: WINCM:LH 3737 (part of the Winchester Museums museum group)
