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Large cast iron fireback, cast iron early 20th century after a 16th century model with the arms of the Blancheton family and Claude de Valhey.
In the center, the shield of the Blancheton family Azure with a golden lion between its paws an ear of silver wheat, at the lower corners the coat of arms of Claude Valhey, ennobled in 1572, Azure with a golden fess accompanied in chief by three lion cubs of the same and three wavy gold bands at the base, at the upper corners, two busts of men in high relief; the rest of the decoration: two shields with the arms of France surmounted by a crown, an eight-pointed star, fleur-de-lis scepters and fleurs-de-lys.
Large border consisting of a frieze of interlacing in the shape of hearts. Antique cast iron after a 16th century model Height: 70.5 cm, Length: 85.5 cm
Bibliography: H. Carpentier, Les Plaques de cheminées, Paris, 1967, T I, p. 326.
Good condition, superficial oxidation in the lower part
Weight 80 kg. To be collected in Montpellier, delivery possible at cost price, contact me.
Ref: NP6MRYSCBG