(By:-PennsylvaniaFirebacks) In earlier times the well appointed fireplace was never considered complete unless it included a cast iron fireback Today the fireback s usefulness and charm have been rediscovered and are again at the center of the hearth and home The fleur-de-lys has long been the distinctive bearing of the royal family of France In a bearing as to the origin of which there is much dispute some authorities maintain that it represents the lily others that it represents the head of a lance or some such warlike weapon Taken from an sample found in an old book of ornaments the pistils of a flower clearly make this fireback a lily fleur-de-lys Fleur-de-Lys are also associated with the end of a compass which points to the north Signature Edition Fireback by J Del Conner ©JDC 1999 Product Features Efficiency - Positioned against the back wall of a fireplace a fireback protects the masonry of the back wall and radiates the heat of the fire forward By reflecting light and heat from the fire out into the room a fireback is a noticeable improvement to the hearth This warmth is gained whether a fireback is used with wood fires or gas logs Protection - A cast iron fireback is still the best way to protect a hearth s back wall from decay Despite advances in technology the harsh rays of the fire render even modern refractory material vulnerable to damage and the likelihood of expensive repairs A fireback will effectively prevent any further damage to the back wall Aesthetics - As a sculptural accent in what is usually the natural focal point of a home a fireback lends visual warmth and interest to a hearth whether it s with a roaring fire or by soft candlelight Cast Iron Made by hand in the USA Product Specifications Width 17-1/2 in Height 14-1/2 in Net Weight Each 25 lbs Important Notes To Safely install your fireback use Saf-T-Boots fireback supports See Related Items Product Documents

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