P132 - Cast iron fireback, late 18th century, dimensions cm L 80 x H 68

P132 - Cast iron fireback with columns, vases and floral decorations. Cast iron plates were used, before the invention of firebricks, to protect the wall from fire and to improve the efficiency of the fireplace by continuing to emit heat for some time even after the fire went out. Late 18th century. Dimensions cm L 80 x H 68