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.

Object Details

ID: AAA3473
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