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Date

mid-late 18th C

GUSN

GUSN-7578

Description

Rectangular body with domed top. Central motif of Coat of Arms in relief: design of five smaller shields inside; surrounded by vine with leaves and berries; beaded border with raised edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

firebacks
iron (metal)
coats of arms
Iron
Coat-of-Arms
FIREBACK

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

28.625 x 22.75 x 0.375 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.475

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