Vintage Charcoal Coal Foot Warmer Cherub Wire Handle Pierced Hinged Lid Face

Before central heat, foot warmers like this were filled with hot coals or charcoal and carried to carriages, church pews and chilly rooms. This one has a pierced, hinged lid, a wire guard to keep shoes off the hot metal, and little cherub faces where the bail handle attaches. It would look right on a rustic mantel, hearth or shelf, or in a collection of old heating and household pieces.

Details

• Key facts: hinged lid with 24 pierced holes and an embossed pattern; wire guard riveted over the lid; wire bail handle on swivel eyes; cast cherub-face mounts at both ends; embossed base; riveted triangular hinge plates.
• Sheet-metal body in a brass and copper tone with a metal wire guard and handle.
• About 8 in long, 5 in wide and 4.5 in tall excluding the handle.
• Weight 1 lb 4.6 oz.
• Sold for display and collecting; no inner coal pan or liner is included.

Condition: Used, with a dented, wavy body and the edge of the bottom plate separating from the side seam. Dark brown patina, flaking white and cream paint residue, green verdigris spots and some dust; left uncleaned. The lid opens and closes. See photos.

Flaws: Tarnished, bent.

The photos are part of the description, and it will be packed with care.