Fireback
Cast iron fireback. Arched rectangular shape with cavetto-moulded edging. It bears the English Stuart royal arms with crown, motto: ' 'DIEV ET MON DROIT' and supporters - a crowned lion and unicorn. The shield within a circular garter incribed: 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE' . The initials 'CR' are placed on either side of the crown. Probably made in the Weald.
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Object Details
ID: | AAA3473 |
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Type: | Fireback |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | 17C |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund. |
Measurements: | Overall: 840 mm x 1020 mm x 48 mm |