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Period: 17th Century
Monumental 17th Century English Carved Limestone Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This spectacular, monumental 17th century English carved limestone fireplace, circa 1650, was reclaimed from Cobtree Manor House, England (demolished 1968). Standing at 2 m tall (6’ 5”) and over 2.7 m wide (9’), this exceptional English fire surround is a very rare find.
It is not often you find a chimneypiece like this outside of a listed heritage property, making this a rare opportunity to purchase a fireplace of such size and grandeur.
Highly elaborate, the surround is intricately hand-carved throughout, the frieze of which is most extravagant, carved with a mythical beast to the central tablet among birds, stylised lions holding crowns, parakeets and scrolling foliage. The jambs are carved in a column-like style with fruits and flowers below corbels to the end blocks, completed with a carved egg and dart trim beneath the shelf.
This fireplace truly is a magnificent work of art, designed for an interior of prestige and fine grandeur. It is in the manner of late 16th / early 17th century English architect and designer, Inigo Jones (1573 – 1652), who was known for introducing the classical style architecture of the Italian Renaissance to Britain. His famous works include the Banqueting House at Whitehall, The Queen’s House, Greenwich and the Queen’s Chapel at St. James’ Palace.
Provenance
Removed from a wing of Cobtree Manor in Kent, UK. Though demolished in 1968, the house’s parklands remain to this day and were once the site of Maidstone Zoo. The occupation of the land itself dates back as far as the neolithic times (4300 BC – 2000 BC). However, the first known record can be found in the title estate deeds of English poet and politician, Sir Thomas Wyatt, in 1596.
Cobtree is linked to the famous 19th century novelist, Charles Dickens (1812 – 1870). It is believed that during the 1830s, a young Dickens had fallen into a pond while out walking near Cobtree farm. He knocked on the door of the tenant farmer at the time – Mr William Spong – who took Dickens in. It is said that Dickens later took inspiration from Mr Spong in his 1837 novel ‘The Pickwick Papers’, in which he immortalised him as Mr Wardle of Manor Farm near Dingley Dell.
17th Century Heritage
Having stood the test of time for more than 370 years, this antique fireplace offers a glimpse into England in the 1600s. This century saw the Stuarts rise to the English throne: first James I of England and VI of Scotland following the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603, followed by Charles I in 1625. Other notable events of this century included the English Civil War (1642 – 1651) and Guy Fawkes...
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English Tudor Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
17th Century French Hand-Chiseled Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Mckinney, TX
Removed from a chateau in northern France, this exquisite fireplace mantel is a testament to timeless craftsmanship and historic charm. Hand-chiseled or carved from "ancient stone," ...
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French Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
17th Century Large French Cast Iron Fireback, Louis XIII
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very heavy and large French cast iron fireback. Displaying five coats of arms and the date; 1622.
Category
French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
17th Century Monumental French limestone Mantlepiece
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Stunning Antique 17th Century Mantelpiece, a timeless limestone fireplace from France. Featuring a central cartouche with a coat of arms, this piece adds historical charm to any spac...
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French Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone, Sandstone
Antique Monumental French limestone Castle Mantelpiece
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A special 17th-century French Antique Castle Mantelpiece. Carved from exquisite light limestone, this monumental fireplace boasts traces of its original paint layer, evoking a sense ...
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French Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone, Sandstone
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles . Very rare 17th century Louis XIV carved stone fireplace from a Chateau in Bourgogne "Burgundy" the ...
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French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Extremely Rare 17th Century Louis XIII Chateau Fireplace, 1610-1643
Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis XIII period Limestone Chimney with a magnificent Trumeau T...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Antique Fireplace Mantel from the 17th century of french limestone
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful antique castle mantelpiece from the 17th century in the style of Louis XIII! This robust fireplace has a wide front section without ornaments and beautiful curved legs...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
French Louis XIII Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIII period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged and carved wrought iron period andirons with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The total w...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fine quality French Louis XV style Sarrancolin fireplace reproduction
Located in Brussel, BE
Fine quality French Louis XV style Sarrancolin "Framboisié" fireplace
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French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
French Limestone Fireplace
Located in Dallas, TX
Expertly crafted from French limestone, this massive fireplace mantel is a true Renaissance treasure. Originating from the Loire Valley in France, this 1620 Betrothal Mantel features...
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Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Caritas' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV fireback with the goddess Caritas. Caritas (the care / love). 'Love' from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues. The fireback...
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French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Early 17th Century Antique Oak Fire Surround with Overmantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This tall late 16th / early 17th century antique oak fire surround with overmantel is very rare. It dates from the Stuart period of British h...
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English Jacobean Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Oak
Corner huge fireplace in Serena stone, carved with coats of arms, Tuscany
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle, built in a corner with original threshold, all in Serena stone, hand-sculpted with noble coats of arms and Gothic columns, coming from an illustrious family...
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Italian Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
Belgian Bluestone Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Expertly crafted in Belgium during the 18th century, our Belgian Bluestone Mantel features intricate carvings on the legs and a unique centerpiece with musical instrument motifs. Mad...
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Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
Mantle fireplace in gray stone, salvator rosa, italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle, hand-carved in gray stone, with the typical shape of the pink Salvator fireplaces, taking up the frame of the famous painter, original fireplace from the 16...
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Italian Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period andirons, also called cupdogs, with a newly forged grate. With a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. The condition is good.
Category
French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period andirons made of bronze and forged iron with a newly forged grate. The condition is good.
Category
French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Flemish Louis XIV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century Flemish Louis XIV period fireplace grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
Belgian Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron
Grand French Cottage Chateau Fireplace In Limestone With Lion Detail
Located in Beervelde, BE
One of a kind French castle fireplace surround in limestone.
This statement mantle piece has rounded corners and fantastic original wear. The central cartouche figures a lion.
Measur...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Rustic Stone Fireplace Surround From France For Authentic Interior Creation
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rustic stone fireplace surround from the 17th Century.
The beige hard limestone brings instant French slow living feeling in the room.
Measureme...
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French Rustic Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
French Antique Kitchen Fireplace In Limestone With Original Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant Louis XIII style and 17th century period fireplace surround with authentic patina.
A beautiful rare color and with ancient surface structure.
The perfect fireplace mantle pie...
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Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Brutalist French Reclaimed Fireplace Surround In Hard Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rustic French feeling limestone fireplace surround from the 17th century.
Rare brutalist design.
Original fireplace mantle for authentic interior d...
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French Brutalist Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
French Louis XIII Country Style Living Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant French country style fireplace surround in a light grey-ish hard limestone. This 17th century is a perfect fit for stylish timeless interior design. Fireplace interior render...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Extremely Rare 17th Century Louis XIII Chateau Fireplace, 1610-1643
Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis XIII period Limestone Chimney , offered without Top part . in a separate listing the fireplace is offered with the Trumeau
Dimensions without top trumeau :
Height : 5 feet 10" and Width 5' 8"
Depth: 20" at least and up
Box interior H 4 feet 8 inches Adjustable / Width 4' 8"
Dimensions of fireplace With Trumeau top dimensions Height 102" Width 68.5" Depth 30"
A real museum mantel fireplace piece. Perfect for a Rustic or contemporary pure minimalistic interior design in a farm house or high end finishes home , Spanish Italian Mediterranean or french decor . For outdoor wall mount fire feature pool...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Antique French Bolection Limestone Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A French bolection style antique limestone fire surround, possibly dating from as early as the 17th century. This striking stone fireplace is of beautiful design and proportion, offe...
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English Country Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Fine French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This French country original antique fireplace mantle with the straight lines matches many contemporary country chique interior design concepts. The jambs are going slightly backward...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patin...
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French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
English Limestone Fireplace of Architectural Form
Located in London, GB
An architectural English Georgian style fireplace in Lincolnshire stone. The moulded jambs and frieze and ogee moulded shelf. A quality copy of an earlier piece.
N.B. May be subject...
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Georgian Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of France, dated 1603. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a...
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French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
17th Century Italian Fireplace with Caryatides
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Impressive Fireplace Mantel with Caryatides, dating from the 17th Century
Inside dimensions : 133cm wide and 142cm high
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Brutalist Ensemble of Hard Limestone Blocks For Wabi-Sabi Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rare brutalist ensemble of hard limestone blocks for a bespoke wabi fireplace wall. The blocks can be cut to measure. It is rare to find raw blocks in t...
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French Brutalist Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Large Dutch Louis XIV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century Dutch Louis XIV period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
Dutch Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Extra Large French Limestone Statement Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Statement stone fireplace surround in great condition for a timeless cottage or castle style home decor.
The beige hard limestone blend well in any kind of interior styling.
The prop...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
17th Century Small French Rustic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very unusual fireplace surround in French hard limestone. This mantle boasts very fine detail and its original patina. It is composed of th...
Category
French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Antique Salvator Rosa Fireplace in Serena Stone, 17th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Salvator Rosa fireplace in Serena stone, gray stone, hand-carved with Classic frame and teeth, classic fireplace frame that can be very appreciated even a modern interior giv...
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Italian Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
Small French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A small and fine burgundy bicolor hard stone vintage fireplace surround. The surface is hammered and tailler. It was built in the Louis XIII period, 17th century.
Measures:
130,5 cm ...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fire grate or andirons. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron and polished bronze. The condition is good.
Category
French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fire grate or andirons. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron and polished brass. The condition is good.
Width at front is 68.5 cm (27.0 inche...
Category
French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
17th Century Antique Fireback / Backsplash Dated 1617
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing French cast Iron fireback or backsplash.
Showing IHS (Jezus the Savior of Humanity) or In Hoc Signo (In this sign will you win)) inside a beautiful wreath suspended by two angels, this all between two tall rounded pillars.
This fireback is dated 1617.
The fireback has a crack on the left side, see picture.
Sold by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces
Our vast collection of antique fireplaces and mantels...
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French Gothic Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe....
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French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Limestone Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This 17th century mantel is crafted from French limestone, offering a timeless and durable aesthetic for any home. Its large size is perfect for a statement piece in any room. Enjoy ...
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Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Charles II Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Essex, MA
Arched top with cast royal crown and anchor with rope and initials C for Charles and R for rex or king.
Category
English Charles II Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
17th Century French Louis XIV Period 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. Louis XIV period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it ca...
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Dutch Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Large French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful, unknown coat of arms fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black or pewter at no additional cost. The fi...
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French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
17th Century French Louis XIII Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIII fireback with a version of the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique Wood Fireplace Mantel with Carved Lions Rampant Heraldry Shield
Located in Greer, SC
Exceptional antique handcrafted wood fireplace mantel, featuring what looks to be two lions rampant with a shield in the center. This large and unique fireplace mantel measures 15.5 ...
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European Other Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms. The coat of arms is decorated with a 'crown of the marquis' on top. The two large pillars refer to the cl...
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French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
17th Century French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe....
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French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique Dutch Louis XIV Period 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of Hope. The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. Hope from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues)...
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Dutch Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
17th Century Louis XIII Rustic Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique fireplace surround is from a French country house in Burgundy. The hard stone looks like lime stone. All pieces have a very nice finish: remains of original patina, poin...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
French Limestone Louis XVI Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This regal French Limestone Louis XVI Mantel adds timeless elegance to your decor. Boasting a classic Louis XVI style from 1750, this limestone man...
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Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
French Gothic 'Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 16th - 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th - 17th Century fireback with a Gothic decoration. This fireback is of the earliest forms of firebacks with Primitive forms of religious mot...
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French Gothic Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
17th Century French Semis De Fleur De Lys Cast Iron Fireback, Mitre and Crozier
Located in Dallas, TX
First used about 450-500 years ago to reflect and disperse heat from a fire, firebacks were often cast with themes specific to the homeowner. Sometimes the iron would feature a familial coat of arms, or in the case of this 17th century semis de fleur de lys fireback, decorative motifs would represent the owner.
The rectangular fireback has an arched top and a thick multi-layered molding along all edges. In the center is a raised heraldic shield with multiple fleur de lys charges, arranged in a pattern known as semis. A crinkled ribbon transverses the top edge, beneath a papal mitre and crozier topped with a volute leaf, indicating that the original owner was possibly a member of the church, possibly even a bishop. The iron has developed a fascinating chalky gray patina and can still be used functionally in a traditional fireplace...
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French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Impressive 17th Century Italian Renaissance Limestone Fireplace with Caryatids
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Very impressive Italian work. Limestone fireplace with beautiful patina and engraved caryatids, very detailed. circa 17th century. Exclusive, once in a lifetime piece.
Exterior dime...
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European Renaissance Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
A Reclaimed Rococo French Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large reclaimed Rococo style fireplace in white marble. Well carved and of good proportions, good quality white marble. Mid 18th century style
Opening sizes
102.5cm w x 90cm h
Category
European Rococo Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross becam...
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French Louis XIV Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
17th Century French Louis XIII 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIII fireback with a version of the arms of France.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon request...
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French Louis XIII Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
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