Fire backs became very popular in the 1800's in North America, because of their connection to English heritage. They are becoming popular again today because of their everlasting charm. Many feature coats of arms for those of us wanting to remember our ancestry, while others feature elaborate depictions of allegoric subjects like Aesop’s fables. Today, what is offered in the realm of fire backs is nearly limitless. That is, if you know what to look for.