Style Louis XIV / Ref.10599
Large antique cast iron 17th-century fireback, coat of arms with a knight's helmet
Dimensions
Width: 112 cm / 44'' ⅛
Height: 97 cm / 38'' ¼
Origin:
17th century. France
Status:
In very good condition. A restoration at thème bottom
This important antique fireback was made in the 17th century. It presents the coat of arms of a noble family, perhaps originating from Guyenne (Gascogne), where several families wore this eagle and this crescent. The shield is surmounted by a helmet with feathers, and a row of small masks punctuates the top of the fireback .
The acanthus leaf present in the bottom of the fireback is a posterior addition (plaster). This empty space originally served to evacuate the ashes from the hearth.
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