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17th-18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 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 fit for use in the fireplace and as a backsplash.
- Seller Location:Amerongen, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: n63051stDibs: LU973737733852
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