Fireback With Goesbriant Family Arms (68x62 Cm)

Fireback cast in the 17th or 18th century, bearing the arms of the Goesbriant family, established near Morlaix in Finistère, this noble family of ancient chivalric origin had 14 generations at the reformation of 1669. Goesbriant castle, in Plouigneau , owned by the family since the 13th century, was besieged in 1710 by Prince Eugene and the Duke of Marlborough and only capitulated on the orders of King Louis XIV. Our plate, with an animated perimeter, is decorated with acanthus and crosses. Coat of Arms: Azure a fess Or, surmounted by a Duke's crown. This plate was found Durcet in Orne. His weight is 73 kg. Bibliography: - Armorial of Tournai and Tournaisis of 1910, p. 24 and 25 - Genealogy Poutrain: jm.poutrain.free.fr You can visit our website: www.claudeaugustin.com