Miniature fireback

David Clayton  (British, active 1689)

Date:
ca. 1720–30
Culture:
British, London
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.)
Classification:
Metalwork
Credit Line:
The Joseph M. and Aimee Loeb May Collection, 1963
Accession Number:
63.53.164
  • Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

    Marking: [1] Lion passant [2] (maker's mark) Location of marks: [1] on each front leg of grate; on back of fireback [2] on each front leg of grate; on front of fender; on front of each spit rest; on front of trivet; on poker, on handle of shovel.

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