This fireback is thought to have been cast at Pine Grove
furnace between the
years 1770 and 1780. Located in south central Pennsylvania, Pine Grove
Furnace
was built in 1770 by Robert Thornburg and John Arthur. Now a state
park and historic site,
Pine Grove Furnace operated until 1864.
The classical urn and flower motif was one of
the most popular ornamentations for firebacks in late eighteenth century America. The addition
of the bird in the foliage was less common.
21" wide
25-3/4" high
65 lbs.