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18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1755

$1,533.26

£1,116.05

€1,275

CA$2,086.93

A$2,334.36

CHF 1,214.81

MX$28,736.74

NOK 15,454.95

SEK 14,499.79

DKK 9,703.03

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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, 1755, 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. 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: 31.7 in (80.5 cm)Width: 28.94 in (73.5 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)

Style:

Louis XIV (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Iron,Cast

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1755

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: n61781stDibs: LU973735952442

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