An image of the original iron fireback that was used in this jambless fireplace. It is but just a fragment since it has lost approximately 14 inches in height given that the iron hooks which hold the fireback in position are still in the back wall of fireplace. This is my friend Conrad helping me repair the back wall of jambless. Stones were removed to create a smoke shelf for the later firebox which was installed. The next image shows the repair finished . The next step is to point these stones then install the brown scratch coat of plaster.