Fireback

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fireback

Entry/Object ID

VC.59.26

Description

Fireback with arched top framed by two dolphins, tail to tail, and separated by shell: border of leaves and varied fruits (grapes, cherries, pears, apples, pomegranates, etc.), with garland at top of arch, Tudor roses at upper corners, shell at bottom; inner border beaded (raised interior rope outline); scene of Madonna and Child seated beneath tree, flanked by; 1., classically draped child, above foliage, presenting dorsal view and extending branch; c., a goose; r., second child, which stands upon globe and offers flaming heart-shaped vase.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1733 Date made: r. 1700 - 1733

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

36 in

Width

25-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 36 x 25 3/4 in. (91.4 x 65.4 cm)

Material

Cast iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Crack extending from base to c. 3/4" of height.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Robert Trump

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Purchased by Colonial Williamsburg in 1954 from Robert T.Trump, Ambler, Pennsylvania. Trump removed "about 25 years ago" from an old house on N.W. corner of 12th, and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia. Children probably represent Peace and War.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Parlour