Webberley Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
The top with heart shaped cut outs to allow the smoke to rise, and with original iron carry handle.
A reminder of how life was before electricity, plastic, television and the internet .... a time when most people earned their livings through the skill of their hands.
It embodies and demonstrates the care with which every day essential objects were made until just 200 years ago and the industrial revolution. People looked after every object, no matter how simple or ordinary, and lived in a world of little waste or disposability, with items treasured, re-used and passed through the generations
Dimensions are:
11 inches wide, 9 inches deep and 8 inches high.
For metric please multiply by 2.5
Webberley Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Webberley Antiques Profile Page
18th Century Oak and Elm Carriage Warmer c. 1800
