Pennsylvania Firebacks American Eagle Fireback - SF01

By-PennsylvaniaFirebacks In earlier times the well appointed fireplace was never considered complete unless it included a cast iron fireback Today the fireback s usefulness and charm have been rediscovered and are again at the center of the hearth and home This fireback was created to commemorate the two-hundredth anniversary of the American Bald Eagle s use on the Great Seal of the United States One of the first castings of this fireback was sent to the White House as a gift and was accepted by President Ronald Reagan Filled with symbolic references the Bald Eagle is depicted holding a banner with the motto inBE LIBERTY THINE in in it s right talon while in it s left are arrows and an olive branch Surrounding the Eagle s head are thirteen stars with thirty-seven others in the background Behind the Eagle is a sunburst with seven major and six minor rays piercing the clouds Signature Edition Fireback by J Del Conner JDC 1999 Product Features Efficiency - Positioned against the back wall of a fireplace a fireback protects the masonry of the back wall and radiates the heat of the fire forward By reflecting light and heat from the fire out into the room a fireback is a noticeable improvement to the hearth This warmth is gained whether a fireback is used with wood fires or gas logs Protection - A cast iron fireback is still the best way to protect a hearth s back wall from decay Despite advances in technology the harsh rays of the fire render even modern refractory material vulnerable to damage and the likelihood of expensive repairs A fireback will effectively prevent any further damage to the back wall Aesthetics - As a sculptural accent in what is usually the natural focal point of a home a fireback lends visual warmth and interest to a hearth whether it s with a roaring fire or by soft candlelight Cast Iron Made by hand in the USA Product Specifications Width 20-1/2 in Height 21-1/2 in Net Weight Each 47 lbs Important Notes To Safely install your fireback use Saf-T-Boots fireback supports See Related Items P