RARE ROCKBRIDGE CO., SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA CAST-IRON FIREBACK
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RARE ROCKBRIDGE CO., SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA CAST-IRON FIREBACK, depicting an angel with two banners "Be Liberty Thine" and "Halbert & Moses McCluer", and with "WD", possibly for William Daugherty, in the upper right corner and with four heads. 1792-1796. 31" H, 33" W.
Literature: See Crawford/Lyle - Rockbridge County Artists & Artisans, p. 156-157, closely parallels a fireback that resided at Mulberry Hill plantation, west of Lexington, Virginia.
Provenance: Descended in the Cabell family of Nelson Co., VA.
Catalogue Note: The present lot is the third example from the McCluer Furnace, however, this being one of two bearing the floating heads. All three examples have the Daugherty markings.
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Literature: See Crawford/Lyle - Rockbridge County Artists & Artisans, p. 156-157, closely parallels a fireback that resided at Mulberry Hill plantation, west of Lexington, Virginia.
Provenance: Descended in the Cabell family of Nelson Co., VA.
Catalogue Note: The present lot is the third example from the McCluer Furnace, however, this being one of two bearing the floating heads. All three examples have the Daugherty markings.
Shipping Note: IN-HOUSE SHIPPING IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS LOT. Please contact our local UPS store store6595@theupsstore.com for information on shipping or see our website for a list of third-party shippers https://www.jeffreysevans.com/buying/pick-up-and-delivery.
Condition
As-found condition, old break with associated losses to one side, crack near the base, scattered areas of rust, and with areas of expected usage wear.
Buyer's Premium
- 24%
RARE ROCKBRIDGE CO., SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA CAST-IRON FIREBACK
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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