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Small Antique Fire Back, English Cast Iron, Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, 1900
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Small Antique Fire Back, English Cast Iron, Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, 1900

19th century
Description

This is a small antique fire back. An English, heavy cast iron fireplace heat reflector, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Petite form, but delightfully substantial

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Cast iron presents a good, consistent graphite finish

Dome top with shaped scroll surmount over square lower form

Relief cast with a dog and duck motif set within a beaded outline

Excellent weight for the diminutive size at 28.4kg (62.6 lb)

This is a charming antique fire back, with a compact size, but robust form. Ideal for accentuating a smaller fireplace. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Height: 59.5cm (23.5'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
59.5cm (23.43")
Width
43.5cm (17.13")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Fireback to the Victorian era.

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SA1118914
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25036
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Description
This is a small antique fire back.
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An English, heavy cast iron fireplace heat reflector, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Petite form, but delightfully substantial

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. A small black cast iron fireback featuring an arched top and low-relief carving of a swan enclosed by a ornate foliate border.
fig 1. Small Antique Fire Back, English Cast Iron, Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, 1900

Cast iron presents a good, consistent graphite finish

Dome top with shaped scroll surmount over square lower form

Relief cast with a dog and duck motif set within a beaded outline

Excellent weight for the diminutive size at 28.4kg (62.6 lb)

fig 2. A small black cast iron fireback featuring an arched top and low-relief carving of a swan enclosed by a ornate foliate border.
fig 2. Small Antique Fire Back, English Cast Iron, Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, 1900

This is a charming antique fire back, with a compact size, but robust form. Ideal for accentuating a smaller fireplace. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

fig 3. A small black cast iron fireback featuring an arched top and low-relief carving of a swan enclosed by a ornate foliate border.
fig 3. Small Antique Fire Back, English Cast Iron, Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, 1900

Max Height: 59.5cm (23.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. A small black cast iron fireback featuring an arched top and low-relief carving of a swan enclosed by a ornate foliate border.
fig 4. Small Antique Fire Back, English Cast Iron, Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, 1900

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Height
59.5cm (23.43")
Width
43.5cm (17.13")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Fireback to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118914
Dealers Internal Ref
25036
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Small Antique Fire Back, English Cast Iron, Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, 1900

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A small black cast iron fireback featuring an arched top and low-relief carving of a swan enclosed by a ornate foliate border.
Small Antique Fire Back, English Cast Iron, Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, 1900
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A small black cast iron fireback featuring an arched top and low-relief carving of a swan enclosed by a ornate foliate border.
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FAQs

A fireback is a heavy cast iron plate placed against the rear wall of a fireplace. Its primary purpose was to protect the background masonry from intense heat damage while reflecting radiant warmth forward into the room.

Traditional firebacks were manufactured using sand casting techniques, pouring molten iron into sand moulds impressed with carved wooden patterns. This process created detailed relief ornamentation and a distinct textured surface.

Authentic historical firebacks display subtle surface irregularities, minor pit marks from sand casting, and natural graphite or dark patination. They are substantially heavy for their size and exhibit irregular wear on the rear face.

In addition to placement within an active or decorative hearth alcove, firebacks can be installed as heat-resistant kitchen splashbacks behind a range stove or mounted on a wall as architectural ironwork.

Cast iron should be kept dry to avoid oxidisation. Dust can be removed with a stiff brush, and an application of traditional black grate polish or iron wax will maintain the dark tone and shield against moisture.
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