Fireback
1606 (dated)
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Cast iron fireback with the arms of the Francis family of Derbyshire, dated 1606.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast iron |
| Brief description | Fireback with the arms of the Francis family of Derbyshire, cast iron, made in England, dated 1606. |
| Physical description | Cast iron fireback with the arms of the Francis family of Derbyshire, dated 1606. |
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| Gallery label | FIREBACK
Cast iron
England; dated 1606
With the arms of the Francis family of Derbyshire.
Museum no. M.344-1926(07/1994) |
| Object history | The fireback probably specifically relates to Sir Edward Francis, who, as seneschal to the 9th Earl of Northumberland at Petworth in Sussex, took over the running of the estate there in 1606 when his master was committed to the Tower of London because of his implication in the Gunpowder Plot [information from Jeremy Hodginson, 2013]. |
| Historical context | The museum is grateful for images and information supplied by the researcher and author, Jeremy Hodgkinson FSA, 30 March 2022 |
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| Accession number | M.344-1926 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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