$677.00
Dismantled from a Hereford five plate stove, this plate was used as a fireback for many years. Initials W.M. can be see in the middle of this reproduction cast iron fireback, with "Hereford Furnace" in between those initials. W.M. stands for William Maybury, who started managing the furnace in 1757, hence the date on the front of the fireback, after his father Thomas Maybury, built the Hereford furnace in 1745. Coated in a matte black water-based paint, this helps prevent rusting during the transportation process. During the sand casting process, slight imperfections might appear, but these are easily removed with a wire brush, sandpaper, or steel wool. Some bare spots may appear in the metal, but this can be covered with the (sold separate) stove polish. Additionally, this polish can be added yearly to achieve a new look. With the unique (sold separate) Safe-T-Boots, you can either stand this fireplace upright, forwards, or backwards. These feet are compatible with a number of fireplace log accessories including most cast iron grates, wrought iron grates, andirons, and gas log systems. DO NOT: Expose the fireback to coal fires Expose the fireback to water Use with a "Wall of Fire" type grate or lean burning logs up against the fireback Safe-T-Boots Specifications: Width: 2 1/2 Inches Depth: 8 1/4 Inches Weight: 11 Pounds Material: Cast Iron Steps: 1 1/2 Inches | 2 Inches | 2 1/2 Inches | 3 Inches This fireback will not fit the lowest step Product Manual: Antique Hereford Stove Plate Design Pennsylvania Fireback .