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A Quality Early Cast Iron Fireback
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A Quality Early Cast Iron Fireback

19th century
For Sale by Designer Antiques4u (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A quality early cast iron fireback for the traditional home! This is a great item and a practical heat retaining device. The purpose of the fire back is to absorb the heat from an open fire basket and protect the wall behind the fire. This fireback is decorated with a classical scene of cherubs riding a goat! A most unusual item that is seldom available. Please see the other fireback we have listed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Antique Cast Iron Fireback to the 19th Century.

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SA905462
Dealers Internal Reference
HF1044
Description
A quality early cast iron fireback for the traditional home! This is a great item and a practical heat retaining device.
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The purpose of the fire back is to absorb the heat from an open fire basket and protect the wall behind the fire.
Designer Antiques4u

This fireback is decorated with a classical scene of cherubs riding a goat! A most unusual item that is seldom available. Please see the other fireback we have listed.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Antique Cast Iron Fireback to the 19th Century.

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SA905462
Dealers Internal Ref
HF1044
Designer Antiques4u
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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A square cast iron fireback featuring a raised relief scene of cherubs and putti beneath a leafy tree surrounded by a moulded border.
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Archive I A square cast iron fireback featuring a raised relief scene of cherubs and putti beneath a leafy tree surrounded by a moulded border.

A Quality Early Cast Iron Fireback

Archive II A square cast iron fireback featuring a raised relief scene of cherubs and putti beneath a leafy tree surrounded by a moulded border. View II
Archive III A square cast iron fireback featuring a raised relief scene of cherubs and putti beneath a leafy tree surrounded by a moulded border. View III
Archive IV A square cast iron fireback featuring a raised relief scene of cherubs and putti beneath a leafy tree surrounded by a moulded border. View IV
Archive V A square cast iron fireback featuring a raised relief scene of cherubs and putti beneath a leafy tree surrounded by a moulded border. View V
Archive VI A square cast iron fireback featuring a raised relief scene of cherubs and putti beneath a leafy tree surrounded by a moulded border. View VI
Archive VII A square cast iron fireback featuring a raised relief scene of cherubs and putti beneath a leafy tree surrounded by a moulded border. View VII
Archive VIII A square cast iron fireback featuring a raised relief scene of cherubs and putti beneath a leafy tree surrounded by a moulded border. View VIII
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A square cast iron fireback featuring a raised relief scene of cherubs and putti beneath a leafy tree surrounded by a moulded border.
A quality early cast iron fireback
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A square cast iron fireback featuring a raised relief scene of cherubs and putti beneath a leafy tree surrounded by a moulded border.
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FAQs

Originating in the fifteenth century, cast iron firebacks were positioned at the back of open hearths to protect the rear masonry from intense heat damage while reflecting thermal radiation back into the living space.

Traditional firebacks were created by pouring molten grey iron directly into open sand moulds carved with decorative relief patterns, resulting in heavy, durable plates with textured surfaces and single-sided detailed motifs.

Authentic period pieces typically display uneven thickness, rough sand-cast back surfaces, hand-finished edges, and natural surface pitted oxidation from long-term exposure to coal or wood fire heat.

A cast iron fireback can be set inside an active or decorative fireplace recess, mounted on a feature wall as architectural relief art, or placed behind a stove to add depth and historical character.

To prevent surface rust, keep the iron dry and clean away soot using a stiff brush. Applying a coat of traditional black grate polish or iron wax will preserve the dark finish and highlight decorative raised details.
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