A Salvaged Victorian House Brick With A Curious Paw Print, Dating To Around 1860
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A Fabulous Salvaged Victorian House Brick With A Curious Paw Print, Dating To Around 1860.
Historically, bricks have been dried in the sun prior to firing. This allowed a lot of the moisture to leave the bricks before they were subjected to intense heat in the kiln. However, whilst the bricks were laid out in the sun to gently dry in the heat, dogs, cats, rats and other animals would scamper across them leaving behind footprints.
These are seen throughout the world, set into courtyards, on roofs and built into walls, holding the preserved footfall of animals long since departed.
It was believed by many that such footprints were lucky, and that they brought blessings to the buildings they adorned.
Wonderful!
Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. Good deep clear print.
Measures 23cm x 11cm x 8cm
Weighs 3200 grams