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Antique Decorative Fire Back, English Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, Circa 1900
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Antique Decorative Fire Back, English Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, Circa 1900

19th century
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This is an antique decorative fire back. An English, cast iron relief fireplace reflector with Carolean taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Delightfully ornate fire back with appealing lion motif

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Pleasingly heavy cast iron with a thickness of 2.5cm (1")

Graphite finish in good, consistent order throughout

Heraldic taste to the decorative relief upon the fascia

Proud lion figure set within a foliate scene, full of character

Thistle with scrolled detail to the centre, with crowned fleur-de-lys to the opposite side

Annotated 1641, placing the revival taste within the Carolean period (Charles I; 1625 - 1649)

This is a charming antique decorative fire back, with appealing detail and 17th century revival taste. Delivered ready for the fireplace.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 79cm (31'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Height: 69.5cm (27.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
69.5cm (27.36")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1232467
Dealers Internal Reference
26018
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This is an antique decorative fire back.
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An English, cast iron relief fireplace reflector with Carolean taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Delightfully ornate fire back with appealing lion motif

fig 1. An arched cast iron fire back decorated with a central lion relief, a thistle motif at the apex, and fleur-de-lis accents.
fig 1. Antique Decorative Fire Back, English Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, Circa 1900

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Pleasingly heavy cast iron with a thickness of 2.5cm (1")

Graphite finish in good, consistent order throughout

Heraldic taste to the decorative relief upon the fascia

fig 2. An arched cast iron fire back decorated with a central lion relief, a thistle motif at the apex, and fleur-de-lis accents.
fig 2. Antique Decorative Fire Back, English Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, Circa 1900

Proud lion figure set within a foliate scene, full of character

Thistle with scrolled detail to the centre, with crowned fleur-de-lys to the opposite side

Annotated 1641, placing the revival taste within the Carolean period (Charles I; 1625 - 1649)

fig 3. An arched cast iron fire back decorated with a central lion relief, a thistle motif at the apex, and fleur-de-lis accents.
fig 3. Antique Decorative Fire Back, English Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, Circa 1900

This is a charming antique decorative fire back, with appealing detail and 17th century revival taste. Delivered ready for the fireplace.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 79cm (31'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Height: 69.5cm (27.25'')

Height
69.5cm (27.36")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1232467
Dealers Internal Ref
26018
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Antique Decorative Fire Back, English Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, Circa 1900

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An arched cast iron fire back decorated with a central lion relief, a thistle motif at the apex, and fleur-de-lis accents.
Antique Decorative Fire Back, English Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, Circa 1900
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A fire back is a thick cast iron plate positioned against the rear wall of an open hearth. Its primary function is to protect the rear masonry from intense thermal stress while absorbing and radiating heat back into the living space.

Traditional fire backs were manufactured by pouring molten iron into sand moulds impressed with carved wooden patterns. This technique allowed intricate low-relief designs, such as heraldic crests and botanical emblems, to be cast directly into the dense metal structure.

Authentic period examples exhibit uneven surface texture, minor casting imperfections, and natural pitting from historical heat exposure. Original pieces also demonstrate substantial weight and an authentic aged patina rather than uniform modern powder coating.

In contemporary settings, a fire back can be integrated into an active or decorative open hearth to provide texture and historical contrast. Alternatively, it can be mounted inside an alcove or mounted on a feature wall as an architectural sculpture.

Cast iron should be kept dry to prevent oxidisation. Occasional application of black grate polish or paste wax will protect the surface, accentuate the low-relief detailing, and maintain its dark lustre.
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