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Louis XIV Period 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
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18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV and it is from that period. The date of production, 1727, is also cast in the fireback.
The patina of the fireback is natural brown, which can be made black or pewter upon request.
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.
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- Dimensions:Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 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:1727
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The fireback is in a good condition, and is fit for use in the fireplace or as a backsplash.
- Seller Location:Soest, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: n67851stDibs: LU973742567322
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