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18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1751

$1,053.19
£766.18
€875
CA$1,437.30
A$1,600.57
CHF 833.01
MX$19,734.79
NOK 10,608.97
SEK 9,971.41
DKK 6,659.16
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About the Item

18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The date of production, 1751, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback has a black / pewter patina and is made of cast iron. The condition is good, no cracks.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)Width: 22.64 in (57.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XIV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1751
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The fireback is fit for use in the fireplace and as a backsplash.
  • Seller Location:
    Soest, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: n62831stDibs: LU973737730392

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