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17th - 18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys

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17th - 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys (lilies) were partially truncated after the French Revolution as Fleurs de Lys symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks. This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. You can contact us to find out the daily rate for a freight shipment of this product to your destination. Products that weigh less than 65 kg / 143 lbs are shipped as express parcel which is comparatively cheaper. Please contact us if you would like to see similar options weighing less than 65 kg / 143 lbs which can be shipped as express parcel.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 31.89 in (81 cm)Depth: 1.07 in (2.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XIV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th - 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The fireback is in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace and as a backsplash.
  • Seller Location:
    Amerongen, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: n53261stDibs: LU973725813032
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