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19th C Oak Foot Stove or ‘Voetstofie’’
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19th C Oak Foot Stove or ‘Voetstofie’’

19th century
Sold 25 November 2024 · Colin Brand Antiques
This “19th C Oak Foot Stove or ‘Voetstofie’’” found a buyer.

It was listed by Colin Brand Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

A rustic country oak foot stove from the late 18th/early 19th Century. It would have had a clay or metal bowl containing hot water to warm it up to comfort chilled feet.

It’s had a hard life (!) but that adds to its charm and tells a story. The bottom has had heat so many times is is charred and a hole has appeared.

Also known as a ‘Voetstofie’.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Footstove to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1060431
Dealers Internal Reference
1697
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
A rustic country oak foot stove from the late 18th/early 19th Century. It would have had a clay or metal bowl containing hot water to warm it up to comfort chilled feet.

It’s had a hard life (!) but that adds to its charm and tells a story. The bottom has had heat so many times is is charred and a hole has appeared.

Also known as a ‘Voetstofie’.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Footstove to the 19th Century.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1060431
Dealers Internal Ref
1697
Colin Brand Antiques
Colin Brand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2014

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Archive I A small, dark brown 19th-century oak footstove with a pierced top and open front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th C Oak Foot Stove or ‘Voetstofie’’

Archive II A small, dark brown 19th-century oak footstove with a pierced top and open front. View II
Archive III A small, dark brown 19th-century oak footstove with a pierced top and open front. View III
Archive IV A small, dark brown 19th-century oak footstove with a pierced top and open front. View IV
Archive V A small, dark brown 19th-century oak footstove with a pierced top and open front. View V
Archive VI A small, dark brown 19th-century oak footstove with a pierced top and open front. View VI
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Colin Brand Antiques

Colin Brand Antiques
Telephone 07786 922 409
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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/colinbrand
Verified Since Apr 2014
Items For Sale 64
Items Sold 957
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A small, dark brown 19th-century oak footstove with a pierced top and open front.
19th C Oak Foot Stove or ‘Voetstofie’’
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A small, dark brown 19th-century oak footstove with a pierced top and open front.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectHearth Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsHeart-shaped cutouts, Pierced lid, Scalloped apron
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

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An antique footstove, historically known as a voetstoof in Dutch, is a small wooden box designed to hold a small container of hot coals or embers. Users placed their feet on top of the perforated lid to stay warm during cold weather in unheated buildings such as churches or homes.

These items were typically constructed from solid hardwoods like oak or pine, featuring pierced or carved lids for heat dissipation, often accompanied by an internal metal or earthenware pan to safely hold the hot coals.

Authenticity is determined by period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut joints, authentic patina, wear patterns consistent with age, and the presence of hand-pierced decorative motifs on the wooden top panel.

This type of historical artifact functions well as a decorative accent piece on a bookshelf, hearthside, or console table, adding rustic texture and historical interest to traditional or minimalist spaces.

Preserve antique wooden items by keeping them away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations. Clean periodically with a dry, soft cloth and apply a microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the surface finish.
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