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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ironwork, Room 113

Stove Plate

early 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Stove plate of cast iron with four shields that feature the arms of two Flemish or North French guilds, probably Locksmiths (a pair of keys) and Stonemasons (mallet and strap).


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cast iron
Brief description
Stove plate, cast iron with four shields, France or Flanders, early 16th century
Physical description
Stove plate of cast iron with four shields that feature the arms of two Flemish or North French guilds, probably Locksmiths (a pair of keys) and Stonemasons (mallet and strap).
Dimensions
  • Height: 115cm
  • Width: 54cm
  • Depth: 2.5cm
Gallery label
STOVE PLATE Cast iron France or Flanders; 16th century With the arms of two Flemish or Northern French guilds, probably Locksmiths (a pair of keys) and Stonemasons (mallet and strap). Gift of Mrs Barron in memory of Oswald Barron, FSA, Maltravers Herald. Museum No. M.12-1940(07/1994)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Barron in memory of Oswald Barron FSA, Maltravers Herald
Historical context
The museum is grateful for images and information supplied by the researcher and author, Jeremy Hodgkinson FSA, 30 March 2022
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.12-1940

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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