Cast Iron Fireback

Description:

Cast Iron Fireback, tombstone form with a phoenix rising out of the flames in the center and inscription across the top "GREAT FIRE IN BOSTON MARCH 20 1760," ht. 31, wd. 26 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Minor surface roughness/corrosion, no obvious cracks or repairs.


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