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Interesting Finally Oak Chip Carved Foot Stove, Possibly Frisian.
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €673     $730
£575
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Interesting Finally Oak Chip Carved Foot Stove, Possibly Frisian.

18th century
Description

Interesting Finally Oak Chip Carved Foot Stove, Possibly Frisian.

Fully carved with typical Frisian ornaments.

Carved on top in the style of the typical Turkish Knot.

Still with the original brass handle, all over in wonderful original used condition, with beautiful original patination.


Dutch 18th Century.

19cm high without handle, 24cm wide, 21.5cm deep.

Price: £ 575,—

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Oak Foot Stove to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09595216
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Pierced Turkish knot on the top panel: classic Frisian foot-warmer design.
Hand-hewn oak base secured with early nails: traditional period timber preparation.
Cast brass swing handle with shaped terminals: typical Dutch metalwork of the period.
Chip carving smoothed across the high points: long generations of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA1227888
Description
Interesting Finally Oak Chip Carved Foot Stove, Possibly Frisian.

Fully carved with typical Frisian ornaments.

Carved on top in the style of the typical Turkish Knot.

“
Still with the original brass handle, all over in wonderful original used condition, with beautiful original patination.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland




Dutch 18th Century.

19cm high without handle, 24cm wide, 21.5cm deep.

Price: £ 575,—

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Oak Foot Stove to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09595216
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Pierced Turkish knot on the top panel: classic Frisian foot-warmer design.
Hand-hewn oak base secured with early nails: traditional period timber preparation.
Cast brass swing handle with shaped terminals: typical Dutch metalwork of the period.
Chip carving smoothed across the high points: long generations of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA1227888
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

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A dark carved oak foot stove featuring geometric chip carving, a pierced top lid, a hinged side door, and a twisted brass carrying handle.
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Archive I A dark carved oak foot stove featuring geometric chip carving, a pierced top lid, a hinged side door, and a twisted brass carrying handle.

Interesting Finally Oak Chip Carved Foot Stove, Possibly Frisian.

Archive II A dark carved oak foot stove featuring geometric chip carving, a pierced top lid, a hinged side door, and a twisted brass carrying handle. View II
Archive III A dark carved oak foot stove featuring geometric chip carving, a pierced top lid, a hinged side door, and a twisted brass carrying handle. View III
Archive IV A dark carved oak foot stove featuring geometric chip carving, a pierced top lid, a hinged side door, and a twisted brass carrying handle. View IV
Archive V A dark carved oak foot stove featuring geometric chip carving, a pierced top lid, a hinged side door, and a twisted brass carrying handle. View V
Archive VI A dark carved oak foot stove featuring geometric chip carving, a pierced top lid, a hinged side door, and a twisted brass carrying handle. View VI
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
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Cairngorms National Park
Angus
Scotland
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2019
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A dark carved oak foot stove featuring geometric chip carving, a pierced top lid, a hinged side door, and a twisted brass carrying handle.
Interesting Finally Oak Chip Carved Foot Stove, Possibly Frisian.
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A dark carved oak foot stove featuring geometric chip carving, a pierced top lid, a hinged side door, and a twisted brass carrying handle.
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  • ObjectFoot Warmers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrisian Folk Art
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsChip carving, Geometric rosettes, Brass swing handle, Pierced ventilation holes
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 21.5 cm (8 in)

This eighteenth-century Dutch foot warmer follows the Frisian folk art tradition, constructed from oak with a dark brown finish and brass hardware. The box-like body displays extensive chip carving featuring geometric rosettes and fan motifs on the sides, alongside a hinged side door with a small turned wooden knob and a pierced top lid in a Turkish knot design. A twisted swing handle arches over the top, secured by small brass mounts. Measuring 19 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 21.5 cm deep, the piece shows visible wear and original patination from long use. Positioned on a hearth or mantelpiece today, this rustic farmhouse accessory serves as a decorative display piece. The compact container sits flush on a flat wooden base moulding, housing a hollow interior originally designed to hold hot embers for warming feet. The rich grain of the darkened timber contrasts with the polished metal handle, making it a functional ornament for traditional and eclectic living spaces.

FAQs

A foot stove, also known as a foot warmer, was a portable wooden or metal container used from the 16th to 19th centuries to keep feet warm in unheated spaces such as churches, carriages, and cold rooms. They held an internal earthenware or metal dish filled with glowing coals or hot embers.

Foot stoves were predominantly constructed from hardwoods like oak or walnut, often featuring chip-carved geometric patterns and pierced ventilation holes. Internal components included terra-cotta, tin, or iron fire pans, while external elements typically featured brass or iron carrying handles.

Authentic examples exhibit hand-carved joinery, natural wear around the ventilation apertures, and internal scorching or carbon residue from ember pans. The timber often displays deep patination, shrinkage lines, and hand-forged or cast brass hardware consistent with period metalworking techniques.

These historical objects function as intriguing accent pieces when displayed on a fireplace hearth, bookshelf, or side table. Their intricate carving adds textural interest to rustic, traditional, or eclectic interiors.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the timbers patina. Avoid placing the object near direct heat sources or in damp environments to prevent wood warping or splitting.
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