This fireback's prominently arched top and highly detailed border are features
which distinguish it from more traditional American fireback frames. A
pre-revolutionary trade card of Joseph Webb, iron merchant,listed "Chimney
backs of all sizes" among the many objects he sold. Engraved by Paul
Revere,this trade card locatesJoseph Webb's store as being near Oliver's
Dock, Boston.
26" wide
28" high
91 lbs.

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