Rectangular, slat-top, wood-frame foot warmer or stove with opposed double-baluster supports that holds a perforated tin box with hinged door. Box contains a square, single-piece, folded and riveted brazier or pan for holding heat source; tab handle riveted to front rim. Box top has three bands of perforations; sides feature two large punchwork concentric circles and six small punchwork hearts. Wire bail handle hooked through loops on frame top; wire loop pull o nhinged door. Doweled bridle joints. No marks.
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