
$246.5
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- Pricing Information:
- $246.5
- Brand:
- Pennsylvania Firebacks
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- Free Shipping, Authorized Dealer
- Category:
- Firebacks
- Product Description:
- (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 With the adoption of the Great Seal of the United States in 1782 the decorative use of the American bald eagle was applied to numerous household items This fireback is believed to have been cast in England for the American market some time between 1780 and 1810 In order to better accomodate contemporary hearth proportions this reproduction casting is five inches shorter than the original fireback 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 focal point of a home a fireback lends visual warmth and interest to a hearth whether it s with a roaring fire or by soft candlelight Cast Iron Made by hand in the USA Product Specifications Width 17 in Height 24-3/4 in Net Weight Each 54 lbs Important Notes To Safely install your fireback use Saf-T-Boots fireback supports See Related Items Product Documents
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