What is the stove?

The stove is a type of wood made of cast iron. It is free -standing and usually turns away a wall or ceiling. The name is probably derived from the design because it is usually shaped as a barrel and bulged in the middle. This type of stove is now an outdated icon that symbolizes the design of American and the country store.

traditionally used primarily to warm up large public spaces such as shops, railway and school houses, the Hrnbel stove was a well -designed heating device. People could gather around the heat of wood while waiting for a train, shopping for goods or gathering to a church or school. When the American border developed, the stove got into some houses because it provided greater heat than a standard fireplace.

If they differ from other types of cast -iron stoves, such as stoves for boxes, stoves of cylinders and stoves of the salon, especially in its shape. Different patterns and styles reflect different periods over time, while the style is one of the earlier varieties. Except JEho convex shapes often had claws, but some patterns also represented a simple block base. The front part had a hanging door that opened up widely enough to feed the wood and also clean the ashes from below.

Although there are still real antique bays, many manufacturers create replicas of various designs. Some homeowners striving for authenticity in their historical estates or simply want to replicate the appearance and feeling of a country farmer in their home installation replicas. Some older houses are still in operation with original UPBELLY stove and the owner of the house can decide to transfer the existing stove to gas or electricity, especially if it is original for the home.

New Potbelly Stoves can be quite expensive. Antiques can cost more or less than new models, depending on the manufacturer, the Cona period in which it was used.