Stock No.14375
A very large and heavy 16th century French cast iron fireback, emblazoned with the arms of King Charles IX of France who reigned from 1560-1574. These arms are surrounded by the collar of the French Order of St Michael, a French dynastic order of chivalry, founded by Louis XI of France on 1 August 1469.
Dated 1570 purportedly from Le Château de Haroué in the Lorraine region of France. French, late 16th century.
Weight: 270KG
Heraldic information courtesy of Richard d'Apice, VP of The Australian Heraldry Society.
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width |
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depth |
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41 11⁄16"
106 cms |
44 1⁄2"
113 cms |
2"
5 cms |
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Link to: antique Firebacks