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A rare and very large early George I cast iron fireback

bearing the date 1715, Bristol,

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A rare and very large early George I cast iron fireback

bearing the date 1715, Bristol,

the substantial rectangular plate with a moulded edge and fielded margin bearing repeated stamps of foliate relief ornament, a monogramme "I.W" to the top corners and the date to the middle of the top edge,

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Dimensions: 91.5cm (36") High, 127cm (50") Wide, 3cm (1¼") Thick
Stock code: 46083
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Firebacks often bear dates much earlier than their manufacture. The date on this fireback is correct. Such firebacks are rare to come to market – especially in this condition. The iron founders of the Weald of Kent and Sussex were producing this type of fireback and their method of repeatedly pressing a carved wooden stamp into the mould before sand-casting the plate is clearly in evidence. The initials will often relate to a wedding with such plates being struck in commemorating the special event.

Firebacks are generally heavy. This example is extremely heavy!