Search 0
6,411  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1195537
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Antique Fire Back, English Carolean Revival Fireplace Reflector, Early Victorian
Sold by London Fine Antiques
sold SA1195537
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
London Fine Antiques

London Fine Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2010
Browse dealers 946 items
  • About Us
    Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1195537
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Fire Back, English Carolean Revival Fireplace Reflector, Early Victorian

19th century
Sold 24 September 2026 · London Fine Antiques
This “Antique Fire Back, English Carolean Revival Fireplace Reflector, Early Victorian” found a buyer.

It was listed by London Fine Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique Fireplace PlateAntique Iron Hearth PlateBlack Iron Fire Back Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

This is an antique fire back. An English, cast iron fireplace reflector in Carolean and maritime taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. An appealing fireside decoration with charming nautical appeal.

Substantial cast iron with consistent tonality, presenting well within the hearth

Well defined relief of a crowned anchor, complete with rope detail for distinctive maritime charm

Symbolism alludes to the Admiralty of the British Navy, enriched with the Royal Monogram of Charles I

Robust and fire-ready, ideal for enhancing heat reflection and protecting the back of the fireplace

Fine decorative element when not in use, adding period interest to any room

This is a superb Carolean-inspired maritime fire back, rich in naval heritage and Victorian craftsmanship. Fine decorative appeal for the home or institution. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 53cm (20.75'')

Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')

Max Height: 60cm (23.5'')

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1195537
Dealers Internal Reference
25413
Dealers Notes

What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviews

Description
This is an antique fire back.
“
An English, cast iron fireplace reflector in Carolean and maritime taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

An appealing fireside decoration with charming nautical appeal.

fig 1. An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish.
fig 1. Antique Fire Back, English Carolean Revival Fireplace Reflector, Early Victorian

Substantial cast iron with consistent tonality, presenting well within the hearth

Well defined relief of a crowned anchor, complete with rope detail for distinctive maritime charm

Symbolism alludes to the Admiralty of the British Navy, enriched with the Royal Monogram of Charles I

fig 2. An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish.
fig 2. Antique Fire Back, English Carolean Revival Fireplace Reflector, Early Victorian

Robust and fire-ready, ideal for enhancing heat reflection and protecting the back of the fireplace

Fine decorative element when not in use, adding period interest to any room

This is a superb Carolean-inspired maritime fire back, rich in naval heritage and Victorian craftsmanship. Fine decorative appeal for the home or institution. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 53cm (20.75'')

Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')

Max Height: 60cm (23.5'')

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195537
Dealers Internal Ref
25413
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the London Fine Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish. SOLD24 SEP 26
1 / 8
Archive I An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish. SOLD24 SEP 26

Antique Fire Back, English Carolean Revival Fireplace Reflector, Early Victorian

Archive II An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish. View II
Archive III An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish. View III
Archive IV An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish. View IV
Archive V An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish. View V
Archive VI An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish. View VI
Archive VII An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish. View VII
Archive VIII An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish. View VIII
Enlarged Archival View
London Fine Antiques

London Fine Antiques
Telephone 0207 1833511
Location
The Antique Village
Hele
Exeter
Devon
EX5 4PW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/londonfineantiques
Verified Since Oct 2010
Items For Sale 946
Items Sold 5,668
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: The Antique Village, Hele, Exeter, Devon , EX5 4PW, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/londonfineantiques
Verified
Oct 2010
For Sale
946
Sold
5,668
An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish.
Antique Fire Back, English Carolean Revival Fireplace Reflector, Early Victorian
Ref: SA1195537
An arched cast iron fire back featuring a raised relief design of a royal crown, an anchor with rope, and foliate borders in a dark patinated finish.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCarolean Revival
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourCharcoal Black
  • MotifsArched top, Crown and anchor motif, Foliate border, CR cipher
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This is a Victorian cast iron fire back in the Carolean Revival and maritime taste, dating to circa 1850. The piece is rendered in a charcoal black finish with a consistent dark patinated tone across its substantial metal construction. The heavy plate displays a defined raised relief design featuring an arched top, a central crown and anchor motif wrapped in rope, flanked by the CR cipher, and framed by a detailed foliate border. Additional visible details include textured grain on the cast iron surface and a raised beaded moulding inside the border. Measuring 60 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, the fire back is robust and fire-ready for installation within a domestic hearth to enhance heat reflection and protect the masonry, or for display as a decorative element against a fireplace back wall when not in use.

FAQs

A fire back is a heavy cast iron plate placed at the rear of an open fireplace to protect the masonry from heat degradation and to radiate heat back into the room. Popularised from the 16th century onward, they frequently featured heraldic crests, royal ciphers, or commemorative reliefs.

Traditional fire backs were crafted using heavy sand-casting techniques where molten iron was poured into sand moulds containing carved wooden patterns. This solid cast iron construction allowed for detailed low-relief ornamentation while ensuring high thermal mass and long-term durability against intense heat.

Authentic pieces exhibit subtle surface irregularities, seam lines, and hand-finished edges characteristic of historic sand-casting methods. Look for natural surface oxidisation, deep and crisp relief work depicting historical motifs, and a substantial weight consistent with solid cast iron.

While traditionally positioned within an active brick or stone hearth, a cast iron fire back can also be displayed decoratively inside an unused fireplace opening or mounted as an architectural focal point. Its dark, patinated metal contrasts beautifully against exposed brickwork, limestone surrounds, or timber mantels.

To maintain cast iron, brush away loose soot and debris with a stiff bristle brush, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners. To guard against surface rust and preserve a rich dark tone, apply a thin coat of traditional iron grate polish or clear paste wax periodically and buff thoroughly.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories