Cast iron fireback to resist heat of open hearth and protect the back wall of the hearth

Made:
1595

Cast iron fireback to resist heat of open hearth and protect the back wall of the hearth, decorated with the coat of arms of Philip II of Spain and inscribed DOMINUSMI HIATVTOR, 1595

Details

Category:
Domestic Appliances
Object Number:
1973-509
Materials:
whole, iron
Measurements:
length 770 mm
height 640 mm
depth 40 mm
type:
fireback
credit:
On loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum