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17th Century Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Unique 17th century cast iron fireback or backsplash. This tall fireback is beautifully and

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Antique 17th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Renaissance Period French 17th Century Cast Iron Andirons
Pair of Renaissance Period French 17th Century Cast Iron Andirons

Pair of Renaissance Period French 17th Century Cast Iron Andirons

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive and large-scale pair of French 17th century Renaissance period cast iron andirons

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Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Andirons

Materials

Iron

17th Century Cast Iron Fireback with Dat and Family Shield
17th Century Cast Iron Fireback with Dat and Family Shield

17th Century Cast Iron Fireback with Dat and Family Shield

Located in Zedelgem, BE

Fireback, dating from the 18th century. To the Arms of Alliance of Louis-Alexandre Comte de Salles

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Royal Coat of Arms
17th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Royal Coat of Arms

17th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Royal Coat of Arms

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

This impressive antique cast iron fireback from France, dating to the 17th century, features the

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Antique Late 17th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Pinhead Fireplace Andirons in cast iron
17th Century French Pinhead Fireplace Andirons in cast iron

17th Century French Pinhead Fireplace Andirons in cast iron

Located in Antwerpen, BE

17th Century (1685) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons

Materials

Iron

17th Century Large French Cast Iron Fireback, Louis XIII
17th Century Large French Cast Iron Fireback, Louis XIII

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.

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century (Maybe 17th?) Tripod Pot Stand, Cast Iron, France
19th Century (Maybe 17th?) Tripod Pot Stand, Cast Iron, France

19th Century (Maybe 17th?) Tripod Pot Stand, Cast Iron, France

Located in Greven, DE

Antique pot rack, handmade of iron. France, 19th century / maybe 17th century. Solid iron in good

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

17th French Century Iron Figure of The Virgin
17th French Century Iron Figure of The Virgin

17th French Century Iron Figure of The Virgin

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful 17th century French Baroque cast iron figure of the Virgin praying. Likely originally

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Antique Early 17th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Iron

17th Century Dutch Louis XIV 'Cupids' Fireback
17th Century Dutch Louis XIV 'Cupids' Fireback

17th Century Dutch Louis XIV 'Cupids' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Period fireback with two cupids on a lion. The fireback is made of

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large 17th Century French Andirons, Cupdogs
Large 17th Century French Andirons, Cupdogs

Large 17th Century French Andirons, Cupdogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century andirons made of cast iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

17th Century Gothic Cup Dogs, Andirons
17th Century Gothic Cup Dogs, Andirons

17th Century Gothic Cup Dogs, Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French 17th century Gothic cup dogs. The condition is good.

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

17th Century Gothic Cup Dogs, Andirons
17th Century Gothic Cup Dogs, Andirons

17th Century Gothic Cup Dogs, Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French 17th century Gothic firedogs. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

Unique 17th Century Baroque Dutch Fireplace
Unique 17th Century Baroque Dutch Fireplace

Unique 17th Century Baroque Dutch Fireplace

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Large and amazing Baroque Dutch mantelpiece from the 17th century. Very well decorated limewood

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
17th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs

17th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th Century French Gothic Period Firedogs or Andirons. Made of cast iron. The andirons are in good

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, 17th Century
French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, 17th Century

French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment. The pillar refers

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French fireback .The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. It has a natural brown

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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV 'Caritas' Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Caritas' Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century French Louis XIV 'Caritas' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV fireback with the goddess Caritas. Caritas (the care / love). 'Love

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century Magnificent French Gothic Firedogs or Andirons
17th Century Magnificent French Gothic Firedogs or Andirons

17th Century Magnificent French Gothic Firedogs or Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century, French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron and cast iron. Rare combination of

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century

Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. They are in a

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French fireback with the arms of Lorraine. The style of the fireback is Louis XIII

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Large Antique Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century

Large Antique Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. These

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell
Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell

Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell

Located in Chicago, IL

A cast iron bell, when struck with a wooden beam, announced the time of day to villagers. This

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th Century French fireback with the arms of Lorraine. Surrounded by a chain of the Golden Fleece

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Interesting and Early Pair of Rustic Wrought-Iron Chenets, Late 17th Century
Interesting and Early Pair of Rustic Wrought-Iron Chenets, Late 17th Century

Interesting and Early Pair of Rustic Wrought-Iron Chenets, Late 17th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

These each feature an adjustable vessel holder atop a tapering ringed standard, having lower and middle outset skewer hooks, ending with bifurcated arched feet. They have a recent po...

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Antique 17th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV Period 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century French Louis XIV Period 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century French Louis XIV Period 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 17th century French fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. Louis XIV period

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique German 'Judgement of Solomon' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Antique German 'Judgement of Solomon' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Antique German 'Judgement of Solomon' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century German Louis XIV period fireback with a Judgement of Solomon. A solomon judgment is in

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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French fireplace fireback with two pillars of Hercules and three crosses. The pillar

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Antique French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Antique French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 17th century French fireback with the arms of Lorraine. Central is the round shield with

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large, heavy French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Large, heavy French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century

Large, heavy French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Louis XIII 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century French Louis XIII 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century French Louis XIII 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIII fireback with a version of the arms of France. The fireback is

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

16th-17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
16th-17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

16th-17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Impressive 16th-17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks

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Antique Early 17th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

16th-17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
16th-17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash

16th-17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th-17th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron

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Antique Early 17th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

flanked by palm branches which stand for victory. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Fireback, Cast Iron, Dated 1685, Initialled HVE Twice
Fireback, Cast Iron, Dated 1685, Initialled HVE Twice

Fireback, Cast Iron, Dated 1685, Initialled HVE Twice

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Fireback, cast iron, dated 1685, initialled HVE twice.

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Antique 17th Century English Baroque Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century Dutch Fortuna Fireback
17th-18th Century Dutch Fortuna Fireback

17th-18th Century Dutch Fortuna Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

which man surrenders. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Louis XIII 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century French Louis XIII 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century French Louis XIII 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIII fireback with a coat of arms and two pillars of Hercules. The

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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period
17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period

17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Gothic Period German stove plate depicting Lot and his daughters. The stove plate is made of cast

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Antique 17th Century German Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys
17th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys

17th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XV Period fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Early 17th Century French Mortar
Early 17th Century French Mortar

Early 17th Century French Mortar

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Early 17th Century French Mortar

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Antique Early 17th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century, French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Period
17th Century, French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Period

17th Century, French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century, French fireback with the arms of France. The crown symbolizes royalty and the palm

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Dutch Louis XIV Period 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Antique Dutch Louis XIV Period 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Antique Dutch Louis XIV Period 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 17th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of Hope. The fireback is from the Louis XIV

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Antique French 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Antique French 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV fireback with the Arms of France and Navarre. Arms of the House

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Antique French Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Antique French Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms. The coat of arms is

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

16th - 17th Century German Gothic 'Joab and Abner' Fireback / Backsplash
16th - 17th Century German Gothic 'Joab and Abner' Fireback / Backsplash

16th - 17th Century German Gothic 'Joab and Abner' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th - 17th century Gothic style German fireback depicting Joab and Abner. After King Saul’s

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Antique Early 17th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

16th-17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
16th-17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash

16th-17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th-17th century fireback with the coat of arms of Lorraine. On both sides there are the sticks of

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Antique Early 17th Century French Renaissance Fireplace Tools and Chimne...

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Iron

French Louis XIV Coat of France Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
French Louis XIV Coat of France Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

French Louis XIV Coat of France Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback has a / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Large French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Large French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful, unknown coat of arms fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century Antique Fireback /  Backsplash Dated 1617
17th Century Antique Fireback /  Backsplash Dated 1617

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

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Antique Early 17th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

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Iron

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century
French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The

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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

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Iron

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17th Century Cast Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 17th century cast iron you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 17th century cast iron — often made from iron, metal and wrought iron — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 17th century cast iron, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 17th century cast iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Rococo, Baroque and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a 17th Century Cast Iron?

Prices for a 17th century cast iron can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $349 and can go as high as $58,700, while the average can fetch as much as $1,388.

Finding the Right Fireplace-tools-chimney-pots for You

If your chilly winter nights are largely spent warming up by the fireplace, you’re going to need a set of antique or vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots to keep things tidy.

There’s something intrinsically primal yet comforting about having a fire in one’s home. A fire in a fabulous antique fireplace brings warmth, both literal and intangible, to a living room, den or bedroom. On a cold, snowy night, there is nothing quite so satisfying as having a warm cup of mulled wine and watching the flames dance in golden splendor.

Of course, one needs the accompanying accoutrements to keep a fireplace orderly. However, newly minted tools may not match the carefully considered decor and specific furniture style that you had in mind for your space. Fortunately, antique and vintage fireplace tools were so well made that they still work decades later. These pieces also have the added benefit of being quite stylish and elegant in their design so they won’t stand out in a minimalist space.

Andirons keep the logs off the floor of the fireplace so air can better circulate and keep the fire bright. An andiron, importantly, will prevent a burning log from rolling out of a fireplace and keep a fire burning evenly as well as prevent any mess from accumulating. Some andirons are simple iron brackets to elevate the wood, but others are more ornate baskets that introduce a touch of luxury to the fireplace.

Chimney pots are extensions added to the top of a smokestack. They’re completely visible from your home’s exterior, so choose one that you love. We like a tapered terracotta version. A chimney pot will elongate the chimney as well as help draft air to keep a fire alight. It may also prevent smoke from billowing around the room, which is, of course, extremely hazardous to your health. A fire’s smoke will also damage your furniture as well as any adjacent art. Smoke and soot can stain, leaving things to look dreary and dark. Chimney pots were very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Victorian-era chimney pots still make for an attractive addition to contemporary homes.

We can all agree that a fireplace is going to elevate your space. To complete the look, find a collection of antique and vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 17th Century Cast Iron
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    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
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    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.