Charcoal Furnace

Charcoal Furnace

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Description
Portable charcoal furnace for heating soldering irons. Features a cylindrical firebox on a flared pedestal base with draft holes; the low-domed cover pivots open and closed to function as a damper. Square opening on one side has an angled shelf on which to rest the irons and a vertical, manual sliding door. Wire bail handle. Folded vertical seam and riveted construction. No marks.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
pot, tinker's
furnace, charcoal
date made
ca 1900
place made
United States
Physical Description
iron (overall material)
iron wire (handle material)
Measurements
overall: 13 1/4 in x 11 in x 9 1/8 in; 33.655 cm x 27.94 cm x 23.1775 cm
ID Number
DL.368124
accession number
129415
catalog number
368124
Credit Line
Gift of F. Shipman
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Home and Community Life: Domestic Life
Domestic Furnishings
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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