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The Fox and the Stork Fireback
The fable of the fox and the stork (Jean de la Fontaine 1621-1695). The fox invites the stork to eat out. He gives him soup in a flat plate, so the stork in unable to drink anything. He leaves no marks, but broods on revenge. Not long after he invites the fox for a return visit. The fox smells it: meat! But unfortunately, the meal is served in a vase with a long neck. This time the fox has to go home sober.
| Age | 20th century |
|---|---|
| Style | Louis XV/Georgian |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Width | 43.5 cm |17.1 inches |
| Height | 60.0 cm |23.6 inches |
| Depth | 3.0 cm |1.2 inches |
| Weight | 28 kg |62 lbs |
| Materials | Cast iron |
| Color |
Brown If an old or antique fireplace accessory has a nice brown patina of rust, we tend to preserve that; thus the items remains brown. In all other instances, our firebacks and andirons have been treated with stove polish and thereby have a black/greyish color. If you prefer to have a black-colored fireback or pair of andirons, we can deliver any brown fireback or pair of andirons in black. Yet, a black fireplace accessory cannot be delivered in brown. Realize that a fireback in use in a fireplace will get black in its central section regardless. |
| Condition |
*** Classification: ***: Very good condition, limited wear given the age and use. **: Clear signs of wear and possible structural problems including small instabilities. Still well suited for use in an open fireplace. *: Structural instability that hinders function other than decorative. For example, open fireplace tongs with a loose mechanism so that the ends can overlap. A fireback in this classification can still be used in a gas fireplace or as a backsplash. Should you want additional information about the quality or the classification of a specific fireplace accessory, do not hesitate to ask. |
| Reference | n4133 |
€309.92
Excl. 21% VAT. For sales to individual customers in the EU, 21% VAT is charged. For individual customers outside the EU, 0% VAT applies. Shipping quotes include handling and 100% insurance but exclude possible local duties and tax.
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