The Coat of Arms 1635 Traditional Cast Iron Fireback is a decorative fireplace back designed to add formal period character while helping protect the rear of the fireplace chamber. Featuring a detailed historic coat of arms motif dated 1635, it creates a strong focal point behind a suitable open fire, fire basket or compatible gas-effect appliance.
Cast iron firebacks have been used in traditional fireplaces for generations, combining decorative appeal with practical protection. Positioned against the rear wall of the chamber, they help shield the surrounding brickwork from direct heat and scorching while absorbing warmth from the fire and gradually radiating it back into the room.
This model measures approximately 23.5 inches wide x 20 inches high, giving it balanced proportions suitable for medium to larger fireplace openings. The scale allows the historic coat of arms design to remain clearly visible while still sitting comfortably behind a compatible grate or fire basket.
The traditional black finish gives the fireback a classic appearance that pairs naturally with cast iron baskets, period inserts, stone surrounds and dark hearth materials. Its heraldic detailing is particularly well suited to Georgian, Jacobean, country house and heritage-inspired interiors where the fireplace is intended to make a formal decorative statement.
Installation is normally achieved by leaning the fireback securely against the rear of the fireplace. The final arrangement should be stable, adequately supported and compatible with the dimensions, construction and intended use of the chamber.
Some traditional firebacks are still hand moulded and cast using long-established manufacturing techniques. Slight variations in surface texture, weight and dimensions may therefore occur and should be regarded as part of the individual character of the cast iron product.
Key Features
- Traditional cast iron fireback
- Historic Coat of Arms 1635 design
- Formal heraldic styling
- Protects rear fireplace brickwork
- Helps reduce heat scorching
- Absorbs and radiates heat
- Suitable for traditional open fires
- Compatible with certain gas-effect fires
- Traditional black finish
- Approximately 23.5 inches wide
- Approximately 20 inches high
- Approximate weight of 35kg
- Simple lean-against installation
- Suitable for heritage fireplace projects
Expert Insight
The 1635 coat of arms design gives this fireback a particularly historic and formal character. Its balanced width and height make it versatile enough for many traditional chambers while still allowing the decorative motif to remain prominent above the fire basket.
Suitability
The Coat of Arms 1635 Traditional Cast Iron Fireback is suitable for compatible open fires, log or coal fires, and certain gas log or coal-effect fires. It is particularly well suited to period and heritage-style fireplace chambers requiring a substantial decorative cast iron back.
Installation / Technical Notes
Approximate dimensions:
- Width: 23.5 inches / 59.5–60cm
- Height: 20 inches / approximately 50.5cm
- Weight: 35kg
The thickness of traditional cast iron firebacks varies according to size. The exact thickness of this model has not been supplied.
The fireback is normally installed by leaning it securely against the rear wall of the fireplace. It should be stable, correctly supported and compatible with the selected fire, grate or basket.
Due to the approximate 35kg weight, suitable manual handling precautions should be used. Two people may be required to lift and position it safely.