P259 - Large cast iron plate, with columns, 19th century, measures cm L 89 x H 82

P259 - Large cast iron fireplace back plate, with columns. Cast iron plates were used, before the invention of refractory bricks, 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 was extinguished. 19th century. Measures cm L 89 x H 82