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Period: 19th Century
Small French 'Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with Napoleon and his eagle.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / p...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The firebac...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th Century Neoclassical period French fire back with the time. The time, an old man with a scythe, symbol of the ephemeral character of life.
The fireback is ma...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
19th c. Porcelain French Rococo Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Southern France 19th century porcelain Neo Rococo fireplace, very decorative.
Opening measurements : 32.2 x 40.5 inch (height x width).
Category
French Rococo Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Register Grate
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Victorian arched cast iron register grate with egg and dart moulding, panelled sides and back with cast detail. (Could be polished if required.)
Width At Front: 915 m...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th/19th century French Neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have crack...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the arms of France. The coat of arms consists of a star (symbolizing prestige, honor, and patriotism), and leaves of the palm t...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'The Sun' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the sun. The sun is symbol voor king Louis XIV.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown pa...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The firebac...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Regency Fireplace Mantel in French Sandstone
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Very elegant Regency Fireplace mantel, dating form the beginning of the 19th century.
Inside dimensions : 93cm wide & 91cm high
Category
French Regency Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Sandstone
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolu...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique English Fire Grate by Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
A Queen Anne style fire grate by renowned Foundry Thomas Elsley, circa 1860.
A very good quality grate in brass and cast iron. The cabriole legs, bulbas finials and scrolled apron in...
Category
English Queen Anne Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Signed Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed "Bouhon Fres" Dore bronze. Finely chased. With flame motif Garland of flowers, bow and arrow and quiver.
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel.
A nice and large Louis XVI in red marble with Carrara white marble floral details.
The rectangular topshelf has a nice edge profile and s...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
French Beach Sand Colour Fireplace Surround In Hard-Limestone Timeless Living
Located in Beervelde, BE
French antique fireplace surround in beach-sand beige colour hard limestone.
This timeless mantelpiece beautifully captures the essence of minimalism from the early 19th century. Its...
Category
French Louis Philippe Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
A Handsome Mid-19th Century Chimneypiece in Statuary and Convent Siena Marbles
Located in London, GB
A handsome chimneypiece in Italian Statuary and Convent Sienna marbles, circa 1860. The jambs are in the form of full rounded Sienna marble ionic columns, detached from the piece and...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique Late Georgian / Early Victorian St Anne's Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
St Anne's Marble Fireplace Surround
A timeless chimneypiece, this impressive Late Georgian, Early Victorian fireplace surround is crafted from fine St Annes marble.
The lintel stre...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Undefined Grey Stone Antique Fireplace From France For Timeless Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Undefined grey stone fireplace from France. It is a beautiful antique decoration element for an authentic and timeless minimalist interior project. Nineteenth-century period.
Dimensi...
Category
French Louis XIII Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
Antique Cast Iron Fireback "Caritas"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
"Antique Cast Iron Fireback with Depiction of Caritas – A Symbol of Love and Charity for Your Hearth"
Enhance your fireplace with this stunning antique cast iron fireback featuring the symbolic depiction of Caritas—the classical representation of love, charity, and benevolence. This rare and meaningful piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship, with intricate detailing that beautifully captures the essence of Caritas, often depicted as a maternal figure with children, symbolizing unconditional love and compassion.
This fireback not only brings historical and artistic value but also serves a practical function, protecting your fireplace from damage while reflecting heat back into the room, making your space warmer and cozier. The timeless design and rich symbolism make it a powerful statement piece, perfect for adding depth and character to any hearth.
In excellent condition, this antique fireback has been meticulously preserved to retain its charm and functionality. Its cast iron construction ensures durability, while the detailed relief brings a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home decor. Whether your style is traditional, classical, or eclectic, this fireback is a meaningful accent that brings warmth in more ways than one.
Key Features:
Antique cast iron fireback with a detailed depiction of Caritas
Symbolizes love, charity, and maternal care
Excellent condition, offering both aesthetic appeal and functional use
Protects the fireplace and enhances heat reflection
Perfect for traditional and antique-inspired interiors
This fireback is not only a work of art but also a piece of history, embodying the timeless virtues of love and charity. It’s an ideal choice for collectors of religious or classical artwork, or anyone seeking to add a unique, meaningful decor element to their fireplace.
Keywords: antique fireback, cast iron fireback, Caritas fireback, love and charity decor, antique fireplace accessory...
Category
Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautiful cast iron Louis XV fireback or backsplash from the 18th century. Displaying the spell of Omphale, Queen of Lydia.
Hercules is spinning the wool, spindle and distaff in h...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Allegory of the Morning' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with an allegory of the morning.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Rouge Pompadour Marble Fireplace Mantelpiece 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Rouge Pompadour marble fireplace mantel from the 19th Century
to place around the chimney.
Category
French Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
George III Brass and Cast and Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A large and very rare George III cast and wrought iron, brass mounted antique fire grate in the Greek Revival manner. The backplate, with a rolled top embellished with scrolled folia...
Category
English Greek Revival Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom and a floral decoration. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French r...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
19th Century Louis Phillipe Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Southall, GB
Unique opportunity to acquire a rare 19th century antique, French Louis Phillipe fireplace mantel. Hand carved in desirable Italian Carrara ma...
Category
French Louis Philippe Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Impressive Louis XVI Regency Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
Impressive Louis XVI Regency fireplace mantel
An Impressive Louis XVI fireplace mantel in the French Regency manner, in nicely veined white Pavonazzo marble, decorated with very f...
Category
French Regency Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th Century Neoclassical period French fire back with the time. The time, an old man with a scythe, symbol of the ephemeral character of life.
The fireback is ma...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The firebac...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and do...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The ...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Flora' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French fireback with Flora, goddess of spring and flowers. Neoclassical period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upo...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The ...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique Belgian Black Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice French Louis Philippe style fireplace mantel in Belgian black marble.
The double rectangular topshelf sits above a straight frieze with plain endblocks on both sides above st...
Category
French Louis Philippe Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Antique French Neoclassical 'Mercury' Fireback, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th Century French fireback with Mercury. The god of commerce. The style of the fireback is Neoclassical and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, ...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Beautiful Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. To...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Superb Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Spectacular French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in beautiful Italian Carrara white marble.
This mantel is decorated with exquisite and exuberant carvings. It is in a lovely cond...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine original antique fireplace surround in the Louis XVI style of the 19th century. In perfect condition from Paris and executed in Skyros de Grèce Marble
Measures:
145 cm Exterio...
Category
Belgian Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
A 19th Century Victorian Rococo Manner Cast Iron & Brass Fire Grate Basket.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th Century Victorian Rococo manner cast iron & brass fire grate basket. The high shaped cartouche back plate with scalloped side cheeks, the four barred shaped fire front resting...
Category
English Rococo Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have ...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with Napoleon Bonaparte and a soldier. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black /...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Neo-Classical Antique Fireplace Mantel in Statuary, Siena and Jasper Marbles
Located in London, GB
A neoclassical chimneypiece of statuary, veneered Siena and inlaid Jasper & Rosso Antico marbles, circa 1800
The plain rectangular shelf above the Siena frieze which is centered w...
Category
British Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
French Napoleon III Period 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the goddess Diana and a weeping cupid. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A pleasing and simple Antique Victorian Carrara marble Demi-pillard fireplace, with fluted projected capitols with under mounted Rosso Verona pillars, with Carrara marble capping...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
18th Century Regence Grey Marble Mantel From the Ardennes
Located in Honnelles, WHT
18th Century Regence Grey Marble Mantel From the Ardennes
Fireplace dimensions: 85 x 113.5cm
Category
French Regency Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Large Cast Iron & Brass Fire Basket in the Georgian Manner, English Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A very large, heavy and tall cast iron & brass fire basket in The Georgian Manner, English Circa 1830.
Depth: 18? – 45.7 cm
External Height: 36 1/2? – 92.7 cm
External Width: 40...
Category
British Georgian Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century Regency Chimneypiece in Sienna and Statuary Marbles
Located in London, GB
A fine Early 19th Century Regency statuary marble chimneypiece in the Neo-Classical manner, with fluted statuary pilasters and a blank tablet on a Sienna background, on statuary foot...
Category
American Regency Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Pair of Andirons in Gilded Bronze and Iron, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The area closest to the fire is left undecorated. The front features two cupids with butterfly wings, detail usual in the 19th century, as are the eggs, shields and plant elements wh...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Bronze
Antique fireplace in style of Louis XVI, noir de mazy marble, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
This timeless elegant 19th century fireplace is made of the rare marble Noir de Mazy marble, the deep black Belgian marble known for its luxurious appearance. Executed in the refined...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Small Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ma...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost....
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Table à La Tronchin, mahogany and mahogany veneer
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Table à La Tronchin, mahogany and mahogany veneer,
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Hairband
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, woman nicely dressed with a hairband made of spikes - very decorative.
Weight: 12 lbs / 5 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
Category
French Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireback, Napoleon III period, with two women.
The fireback has a black patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Late Georgian Polished Steel Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian large polished steel fire grate of serpentine form with fire bars set over steel ball detail and pinnacle finials uppermost. The fluted fret, urn mounts and wings all...
Category
English Georgian Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, symbol ...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Mars' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace fireback with the god mars. God of strength, fertility and protector of cattle.
The fireback is made of cast iron black / pewter pa...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
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