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Antique Fire Back, English, Fireplace Reflector, Neoclassical Revival, Victorian
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Antique Fire Back, English, Fireplace Reflector, Neoclassical Revival, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique decorative fire back. An English, cast iron fireplace backrest in Neoclassical taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Pleasingly cast with an eye-catching pattern and classical figure

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good, original order throughout

Robust cast iron presented with a good, consistent graphite finish

Central panel presents a male figure stood over the sea

Neoclassical motif suggests the figure to be Neptune, also known as Poseidon in Greek mythology

This is an attractive antique decorative fire back, with an appealing Neoclassical theme. Delivered ready for the fireplace.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 48cm (19'')

Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')

Max Height: 66.5cm (26.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
66.5cm (26.18")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

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

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SA1195595
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25735
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This is an antique decorative fire back.
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An English, cast iron fireplace backrest in Neoclassical taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Pleasingly cast with an eye-catching pattern and classical figure

fig 1. An arched dark cast iron fireback with relief carving of a classical figure framed by scrollwork.
fig 1. Antique Fire Back, English, Fireplace Reflector, Neoclassical Revival, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good, original order throughout

Robust cast iron presented with a good, consistent graphite finish

Central panel presents a male figure stood over the sea

Neoclassical motif suggests the figure to be Neptune, also known as Poseidon in Greek mythology

fig 2. An arched dark cast iron fireback with relief carving of a classical figure framed by scrollwork.
fig 2. Antique Fire Back, English, Fireplace Reflector, Neoclassical Revival, Victorian

This is an attractive antique decorative fire back, with an appealing Neoclassical theme. Delivered ready for the fireplace.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 48cm (19'')

Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')

Max Height: 66.5cm (26.25'')

Height
66.5cm (26.18")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1195595
Dealers Internal Ref
25735
London Fine Antiques
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Firebacks originated in the late fifteenth century to protect the back wall of an open hearth masonry fireplace from extreme heat damage. During the Neoclassical and Victorian eras, these heavy plates were further embellished with ornate relief designs to act as decorative focal points while efficiently radiating heat back into the room.

Traditional firebacks were created using sand casting techniques, where wooden or carved master patterns were pressed into dense damp sand to form a mould. Molten grey iron was poured into the impression, resulting in a single heavy plate with textured surfaces and raised relief details.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven surface textures, slight casting imperfections, and a substantial, heavy mass. Genuine age shows through subtle surface oxidisation, soot residue in recessed details, and softening of sharp high-relief edges caused by centuries of thermal expansion and contraction.

A cast iron fireback can be positioned inside an active or decorative open fireplace alcove to provide contrast against light brick or stone. Alternatively, it can be mounted directly onto a focal wall or integrated into a modern stove backdrop as architectural wall art.

Keep the iron surface dry to prevent active corrosion, cleaning light dirt with a stiff dry brush. Periodic application of traditional black grate polish or iron paste restores the dark lustre, seals the metal, and protects against surface oxidisation.
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