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Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, dated 1797

$1,307.21
£963.41
€1,095
CA$1,789.29
A$2,004.10
CHF 1,042.80
MX$24,339.64
NOK 13,220.04
SEK 12,474.10
DKK 8,333.66
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18th Century French Marriage Fireback, dated 1797. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. The prices of freight have increased tremendously since Covid-19, especially when compared to express parcel delivery. Products that weigh less than 65 kg / 143 lbs are shipped as express parcel. 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. You can also contact us to find out if the daily rate for freight is less than the pre-quoted rate.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.7 in (80.5 cm)Width: 38.39 in (97.5 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1797
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fit for use in a fireplace or as a backsplash.
  • Seller Location:
    Soest, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: e5221stDibs: LU97372671262

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