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Interesting Finally Oak Chip Carved Foot Stove, Possibly Frisian.
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €790     $857
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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.

Still with the original brass handle, all over in wonderful original used condition, with beautiful original patination, no missing pieces.
Dutch 17th/18th Century.

17.5cm high without handle, 22cm wide, 20.5cm deep.

Price: £ 675,—

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Oak Foot Stove to the 1700s.

Independent Date Check ID 09595195
Dealer's Item Date1700s
Sellingantiques Date1700s
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-330 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1700s:
Deep chip carving cut entirely by hand: traditional Frisian woodwork.
Dark rings around the iron nails underneath: natural timber oxidisation over centuries.
Door hung on wooden pivots: joinery before metal hinges were common.
Pierced geometrical openings on the lid: hand fretwork to release charcoal heat.
Facet edges rounded and softened: many generations of handling and polishing.

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
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Reference Numbers
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SA1227885
Description
Interesting Finally Oak Chip Carved Foot Stove, Possibly Frisian.

Fully carved with typical Frisian ornaments.

“
Still with the original brass handle, all over in wonderful original used condition, with beautiful original patination, no missing pieces.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland


Dutch 17th/18th Century.

17.5cm high without handle, 22cm wide, 20.5cm deep.

Price: £ 675,—

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Oak Foot Stove to the 1700s.

Independent Date Report ID 09595195
Dealer's Item Date1700s
Sellingantiques dating1700s
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-330 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1700s:
Deep chip carving cut entirely by hand: traditional Frisian woodwork.
Dark rings around the iron nails underneath: natural timber oxidisation over centuries.
Door hung on wooden pivots: joinery before metal hinges were common.
Pierced geometrical openings on the lid: hand fretwork to release charcoal heat.
Facet edges rounded and softened: many generations of handling and polishing.

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
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227885
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

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Trade Associations

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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
Location
Cairngorms National Park
Angus
Scotland
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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 oak foot stove featuring geometric chip carving and a twisted brass handle.
Interesting Finally Oak Chip Carved Foot Stove, Possibly Frisian.
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A dark oak foot stove featuring geometric chip carving and a twisted brass handle.
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  • ObjectFoot Warmers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrisian Folk Art
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsChip carving, Twisted brass handle, Geometric rosettes, Notched edges
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)

This 1700 period Frisian folk art foot stove is fashioned from dark brown oak and complemented by a twisted brass handle. The piece presents elaborate chip carving with geometric rosettes, notched edges and moulded overhanging borders at the top and base, alongside a small turned wooden knob on the front door. This example measures 17.5 cm high without the handle, 22 cm wide and 20.5 cm deep, displaying original used condition and patination without any missing pieces. Placed on a fireplace hearth, the stove serves as a decorative accessory within a rustic farmhouse interior. The dark brown timber surfaces, the brass handle and the finely executed chip-carved decoration provide visual interest to a period-styled living space or mantel shelf arrangement.

FAQs

Foot stoves were personal heating devices used primarily in Northern Europe, particularly in unheated spaces such as churches or during long carriage journeys. A small metal embers bowl or earthenware vessel containing burning charcoal was placed inside the ventilated wooden box to radiate warmth upwards.

Traditional foot stoves are constructed using durable hardwoods such as oak or walnut, often featuring carved ventilation openings. Internal components typically included a metal charcoal pan, while brass or iron overhead handles allowed for safe transport.

Authentic period examples generally display hand-cut joinery, geometric chip carving, and historic burn or soot marks on the interior woodwork from coal usage. Original brass handles will feature natural surface oxidisation and wear surrounding the mounting points.

Interior designers frequently display foot stoves as decorative accent objects on a fireplace hearth, within low bookshelf niches, or on console tables. Their compact scale and carved geometric surfaces provide textural contrast in modern or rustic interiors.

Preservation requires gentle dusting with a soft brush to clean within carved recesses without disturbing the historic surface patina. The wood should be kept away from direct heat sources and treated periodically with a microcrystalline wax polish.
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