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Unique 17th century cast iron fireback or backsplash.

This tall fireback is beautifully and strong decorated with a dragon on a shield with sword, between floral columns and below crested miter and shield.

Sign on top “INSIGNIA ARBATIEA IMPERIALIS”

Perfect condition, great patina, perfect usable size. Very impressive piece.

Dimensions
Height: 44.3 in. (112.5 cm)
Width: 27.96 in. (71 cm)
Depth: 1.38 in. (3.5 cm)

Materials: Iron,Cast

Place of Origin: Europe

Period: 17th Century

Date of Manufacture: 17th Century

Condition: Good
Wear consistent with age and use.

Info Firebacks:
An antique fireplace fireback is the perfect protection for you’re the back wall of you fireplace. It reflects and absorbs the heat and shields the construction and prevents it from cracking, crumbling and being damaged.
Because of the characteristics of cast iron a fireback works like a convector, it absorbs the heat during the fire and slowly releases it back into the room during and after the fire, making your hearth more efficient.

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Dimensions1.38 × 28 × 45 in
Material

Origin

Europe

Size

40 – 60 inch.

Category

Antique Firebacks