53/2006

Collection

Architectural Fittings

Brief description

Cast iron fireback with a grate component and an arched top, decorated with a vase, roses and other floral motifs within a trailing foliate border surmounted by sea-monsters, possibly Flemish, c.1700-1750.

Object name

grate
fireback

Object number

53/2006

Location

On Display

Production date

1700-1750 (manufactured)

Production place

Belgium (manufactured)

Period

Stuart (1603-1714)
Georgian (1714-1837)

Material

iron

Technique

cast
turned

Physical description

Cast iron fireback with an integrated grate component. The fireback has an arched top and is decorated with a vase containing roses and other floral motifs with a beaded arched border. The outer panel has a trailing foliate border, and the fireback is surmounted by sea-monsters. It is set above a clay fire brick. The grate has a basket front with four undulating bars. The side of the grate has three lower bars of lozenge cross-section, the top bars having a pointed oval cross-section. The uprights are square and have turned finials and feet. The grill base is detachable.

Content description

The fireback is decorated with a vase containing roses and other floral motifs with a beaded arched border. The outer panel has a trailing foliate border, and the fireback is surmounted by sea-monsters.

Dimensions

Height: 65.5cm
Width: 34.3cm
Depth: 31cm

Website keywords

fireplaces