In times past, no well-appointed fireplace was ever considered complete without a cast iron fireback. And although today's fireplaces have seen great improvements in construction materials, a fireback is still the best way to protect a hearth's back wall from damage. In addition to being a beautiful centerpiece of the fireplace, it is also highly functional in reflecting light and heat from the fire out into the room. Firebacks are shipped with a water base black paint to prevent rust build up during transit. To give a brighter finish to the fireback and to protect the casting from rust after use with a fire, an application of water base graphite stove polish is recommended. Applied with a toothbrush or rag, this paste, when dry, can be polished with a wire brush or rag giving the fireback an attractive silverfish sheen.
The Pennsylvania Firebacks We The People Cast Iron Fireback celebrates one of America's crowning achievements- the signing of the Constitution of the United States in 1787. The artist who fashioned this patriotic piece, J. Del Conner, is a direct decendent of Philip Syng, Jr., the silversmith who crafted the Independence Hall Ink Stand in 1752 that was used during the signing of both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.
- Cast Iron Construction
- 18 inch W x 21.75 inch H
- Handmade in the USA
