Pro Patria Fireback

One of the first political firebacks with many symbols of the young Dutch republic. This picture was from about 1580 onwards the standard motive for the liberation of the Seven United Netherlands. The Dutch Freedom virgin with a spear bearing the 'hat of freedom'. The crowned lion rampant with sword in right leg and left the seven arrows of the Netherlands united in the Union of Utrecht (1579). The whole is placed in the so-called Dutch garden, symbolizing the closeness of the Netherlands.

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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.
Age	17th century
Style	Louis XIII
Origin	Netherlands / Germany
Width	56.0 cm \| 22.0 inches
Height	73.5 cm \| 28.9 inches
Depth	1.5 cm \| 0.6 inches
Weight	27 kg \| 60 lbs
Materials	Cast iron
Color	Black
Reference	n6919