An outstanding and monumental early 17th century fireback from the Southwest of France. A luxury item that served not only to adorn the fireplace, but to protect the backwall of the fireplace and to radiate heat outwards. Beautifully cast in iron and decorated with a family crest or Blason and dated 1603. Firebacks also serve beautifully as kitchen back splashes and wall-mounted pieces for the interior or any garden.