Stock No: 14375

A very large and heavy 16th century French cast iron fireback, emblazoned with the arms of King Charles IX of France who reigned from 1560-1574. These arms are surrounded by the collar of the French Order of St Michael, a French dynastic order of chivalry, founded by Louis XI of France on 1 August 1469.

Dated 1570 purportedly from Le Château de Haroué in the Lorraine region of France. French, late 16th century.

Weight: 270KG

Heraldic information courtesy of Richard d'Apice, VP of The Australian Heraldry Society.

Link to: antique Firebacks