Pennsylvania Firebacks Dated Great Oak Fireback
$225.25
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- $225.25
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- Pennsylvania Firebacks
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- (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 dated Great Oak fireback was the second design created for the first year of original fireback production in 1979 A homage to all that we receive from the tree and the Oak in particular as a symbol of strength and durability This fireback follows a tradition observed in old firebacks and stove plates of the dating each production year We jumped the gun a little on this tradition by casting 1980 in the spring of 1979 The artist got his first inspiration while still in art school and visiting the Mercer Museum of Doylestown in Bucks County Pennsylvania The Mercer Museum exhibits trace the preindustrial history of this country it s collection of firebacks is unparalleled in the United States Wishing to continue this tradition rather than be contented with copying from the past artist J Del Conner created the Oak Tree fireback without a historic counter part As such this fireback was the first new fireback offered to the American public in a very very long time 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 fo
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