Stock No: 16729

A rare 17th century example of a large Wealden fireback dedicated to Charles II. This fireback is thought to commemorate the event in which the King evaded Cromwellian pursuers by hiding in the Boscobel Oak, known as the 'Royal Oak', as it is labelled on this fireback. This oak had before been used to signify the union of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, but was later repurposed to remember this exciting victory for the Royalists.

England, possibly Sussex or Kentish Weald, c. 1660.

This fireback has been strapped after historic damage caused it to crack and break. View our collection of: antique Firebacks