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Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Hearth Panel, Victorian, C.1850
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Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Hearth Panel, Victorian, C.1850

19th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique decorative fire back. An English, cast iron hearth panel, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.

Charmingly decorative relief, ideal for adding interest to a traditional fireplace

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Slender cast iron form with excellent relief casting

Presents a good, consistent graphite finish throughout

Set within a foliate border, two musicians play their trumpet and marching drums

This is an appealing antique decorative fire back, usefully narrow for the smaller fireplace. Delivered polished and ready to use.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 33cm (13'')

Max Depth: 3cm (1.25'')

Max Height: 49cm (19.25'')

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Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA992280
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8627
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Description
This is an antique decorative fire back. An English, cast iron hearth panel, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.

Charmingly decorative relief, ideal for adding interest to a traditional fireplace

fig 1. An upright rectangular cast iron fireback featuring a figural central relief surrounded by an ornate foliate border.
fig 1. Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Hearth Panel, Victorian, C.1850

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Slender cast iron form with excellent relief casting

Presents a good, consistent graphite finish throughout

Set within a foliate border, two musicians play their trumpet and marching drums

fig 2. An upright rectangular cast iron fireback featuring a figural central relief surrounded by an ornate foliate border.
fig 2. Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Hearth Panel, Victorian, C.1850

This is an appealing antique decorative fire back, usefully narrow for the smaller fireplace. Delivered polished and ready to use.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 33cm (13'')

Max Depth: 3cm (1.25'')

Max Height: 49cm (19.25'')

fig 3. An upright rectangular cast iron fireback featuring a figural central relief surrounded by an ornate foliate border.
fig 3. Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Hearth Panel, Victorian, C.1850

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.
London Fine Antiques

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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA992280
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8627
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

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Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Hearth Panel, Victorian, C.1850

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An upright rectangular cast iron fireback featuring a figural central relief surrounded by an ornate foliate border.
Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Hearth Panel, Victorian, C.1850
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An upright rectangular cast iron fireback featuring a figural central relief surrounded by an ornate foliate border.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsFigural relief, Foliate border, Scrolled ornamentation
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

A fireback is placed at the back of an open fireplace to protect the masonry wall from intense heat and to reflect thermal energy back into the room.

These panels are produced using traditional sand-casting techniques with heavy pig iron or recycled iron, often featuring relief moulds pressed into sand beds.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit high-relief casting details, heavy weight, natural oxidisation patterns, and manufacturing characteristics consistent with mid-19th-century foundry work.

An antique fireback can be installed within an active fireplace opening or utilised as a freestanding decorative focal point against a living room wall or hearth.

Maintenance involves removing soot with a soft brush and applying a microcrystalline wax or grate polish to prevent rust whilst preserving the dark patina.
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