Antique Dutch Carriage Footwarmer june24 aged patinaThe mouthpiece is straight

aged patinaThe mouthpiece is straight

Dimensions :Length (of case): 9⅝" (24

Dimensions of saddle : 16" (41cm) x 11" (28cm) x 12" (30

these were originally plated

A pair of vintage black leather riding boots

Antique Dutch Carriage Footwarmer june24 aged patinaThe mouthpiece is straightThis late 19th century footwarmer would have been used when travelling in an unheated carriageSimilar warmers can be seen in Dutch paintings, they were also used in unheated rooms and churches. It is made of a turned wooden (probably elm) drum with a swinging steel handle.. A copper dish fits into the middle, this has a brass lid The centre of the lid has a small handle which lifts where hot water could be poured in.. Dimensions : Diameter 11" (30cm)