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| Weight | 50 kg |
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| Dimensions | 77.5 × 2.54 × 68.6 cm |
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Lion Passant Fire Back-Antique Cast Iron
£750.00 Excl. VAT
Antique 1644 Lion Passant Fire Back – Cast Iron Reclaimed
This extraordinary Lion Passant Fire Back offers a rare piece of British Civil War history. Commemorating the Battle of Marston Moor, where Scottish and Parliamentarian forces defeated Royalist armies in northern England, this sizable fireback is best suited to use a conversation starter rather than returning to its original task. At 50kg, it requires careful handling if used decoratively.
Dimensions- W30 1/2″ x D1″ x H27″ (W77.5cm x D2.54cm x H68.6cm)
Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be imperfections and wear marks.
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Description
Antique 1644 Lion Passant Fire Back – Cast Iron Reclaimed
This extraordinary Lion Passant Fire Back offers a rare piece of British Civil War history for your fireplace or wall display. Measuring 30.5 inches wide, 27 inches high, 1 inch thick, and weighing 50kg, it brings substantial presence to any room.
Features & Benefits of Cast Iron Fire Backs
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Exceptional Heat Retention: Heavy cast iron absorbs intense radiant heat and project warm air back into your living space.
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Fireplace Wall Protection: Dense iron plates protect delicate brickwork and mortar from direct thermal shock and erosion.
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Outstanding Durability: Thick cast iron resists warping, cracking, and degradation over centuries of regular heating cycles.
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Intricate Relief Detailing: Molten iron captures precise artistic casting details that retain sharp definition across generations.
Historical Significance of the Lion Passant 1644 Fire Back
The cast date of 1644 marks a decisive turning point in the British Civil War. Specifically, this Lion Passant Fire Back commemorates the Battle of Marston Moor, where allied forces defeated Royalist armies in northern England. Scottish and English emblems frame the design, alongside the triumphant lion motif. Given its heavy weathering, this piece may well represent a rare period original cast shortly after the battle.
Why Choose Reclaimed Historical Features?
Incorporating reclaimed historic antiques adds unmatchable depth, authentic narrative, and tangible heritage to interior architecture. Furthermore, choosing salvaged ironwork avoids new industrial foundry emissions and preserves irreplaceable period craftsmanship. Reclaimed artefacts create striking focal points while safeguarding British history.
Display Options and Restoration Potential
Although functionally suitable for hearth duty, this Lion Passant Fire Back serves exceptionally well as decorative artwork. For instance, leaning this Lion Passant Fire Back inside an unused hearth creates a dramatic, conversation-starting focal point. Alternatively, wall-mounting this heavy plate provides a commanding visual centerpiece in modern or traditional interiors. Set inside an antique fireplace surround creates an unmissable room feature.
Heavy surface weathering strongly suggests genuine age, adding authentic texture to the relief details. While buyers can refurbish the metal, sealing the existing patina best preserves its historical narrative.
Because unique antiques move rapidly, this impressive Lion Passant Fire Back will not stay long at Watling Reclamation. Contact our yard today to secure this unique historical artefact.
