Fireplace Plate Dated 1673 With Crowned Lighters From Burgundy (62x64 Cm)

17th century fireplace plate, dated 1673 in perfect condition, decorated with three Saint Andrew's crosses, formed of two knotted sticks in saltire carrying in the heart a crowned lighter of Burgundy to which is attached the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, The one in the upper right corner is flanked on either side by the year 16-73 surmounted by small lighters, in memory of the declaration of war against France. The Comtois have kept the old cross of Burgundy, symbolized by the knotted sticks, in order to mark their allegiance to the house of Austria and Spain and their opposition to the French conquest of Louis XIV. Its weight is 49 kg. Sources: - http://www.cancoillotte.net/spip.php?article93, Nicolas Vernot. - Sense of belonging and dynastic loyalties in the Franche-Comté of Louis XIV: the emblematic testimony of the firebacks and the General Armorial", published in the Memoirs of the Doubs Emulation Society, No. 44, 2002, p. 13-71. Nicolas Vernot. - https://devise.saprat.fr/embleme/fusil / A medieval rifle or lighter, associated with its flint firestone, flames and the word AUTRE NAURAY. Laurent Hablot Bibliographic reference: - H Carpentier, fireback T1 Paris 1967, to be compared with that p.331 No. 925. You can visit our website: www.claudeaugustin.com