French Cast Iron Fireback, Coat of Arms of the House of Bourbon, Early 20th Century

Description

Depicting a partial heraldic achievement of the House of Bourbon, this French cast iron fireback dates to the early 1900s. … more Depicting a partial heraldic achievement of the House of Bourbon, this French cast iron fireback dates to the early 1900s. Known as France Modern (the official Coat of Arms of France), the heraldic escutcheon has three fleur de lys charges and is topped by a closed crown with a fleur de lys finial. The finial bisects the date “1663” at the top. Beneath the heraldic display are two laurel branches that are bound by a ribbon below the shield. A thin molding envelops the roughly square fireback with angular top corners, giving a little more depth. The fireback has an orange and beige patina, indicative that it was used for decades in a French fireplace. It could also be used as a wonderful backsplash for a kitchen range. less