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- $225.25
- Brand:
- Pennsylvania Firebacks
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- 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 This fireback s curvaceous frame and rope moulding lend it a distinctive originality Under a crescent moon a cantering horse is pictured by a water hole as it eclipses the stars of the constellation Pegasus The thigh of the horse covers the star Markab the bottom right star of the large square of stars which is most recognizable feature of the constellation Pegasus Markab is still represented on this fireback as a reflection in the water with it s neighboring star Algenib In Greek mythology Pegasus the winged horse was the offspring of Neptune and Medusa created at his father s command from a mixture of sea foam and the blood that fell when Perseus severed Medusa s head The canter is a moderate running pace of a horse a brisk but easy movement To win in a canter in horse-racing is to distance all the other horses so much that urging toward the end of the race is unnecessary 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 focal point of a home a fireback lends visual warmth and interest to a hearth whether it s
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