Lot 297
  • 297

Two English moulded terracotta fire bricks one dated 1599, the other dated 1606

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • 10.5cm. high, 15.5cm. wide, 6cm. deep; 4¼in., 6¼in., 2½in.
each with a trellis pattern and foliate motifs, the example dated 1599 with lions, the other with winged stags (2)

Condition

Chipping to extremities. Traces of cement. Good patination, would make good paperweights.
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