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A Superb 17th century James 1st armorial fireback.

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A Superb 17th century James 1st armorial fireback, decorated with royal coat of arms and dated 1618.
The Fireback having Curved ogee-arched of rectangular form with egg and dart moulding along top, supported by Ionic pilasters English Stuart royal shield, garter, helm, crown, motto and supporters date below and either side of garter.
The Fireback has lovely puddling in the back, along with some imperfections and a line running through the shield showing the join line from the carved panel this was once sand cast from.
Inscription: HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE / 16 18
Honi soit qui mal y pense is a French maxim used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter. It is translated as "May he be shamed who thinks badly of it" or "Shame be to him who thinks evil of it" or "Evil be to him that evil thinks".
This fireback was manufactured in 1618 and was probably made in the Forest of Dean area of England.

Overall the fireback is in excellent condition.

Dimensions
Height 81cm
Width 89cm
Depth 3cm
Price
£3800.00  UK
$4769.38  USA
4594.20  EU
 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 19/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
 
Date early 17th century  Early 17th Century Antiques Material Iron Origin English Item code as964a159 Status Sold

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