wood stove VARIETY D-118 pot belly (Big Bend Area, )

wood stove VARIETY D-118 pot belly

Finally This is the Real Mc Coy in a mid-size green heating machine pot belly coal wood stove. YUP An original and genuine USA made VARIETY D-118 circa early 1900s coal wood stove in extremely nice condition. It was designed and manufactured in Sheffield Alabama. This pot belly stove is simply an American classic...one that heated homes like the one I was born in railroad depots and cabooses. They accompanied American pioneers as they traveled the country for the first time by locomotive. These portly heaters found a second home in public buildings and gathering places establishing these barrel stoves as the center piece of social activity in schools in churches town halls and meeting houses. And of course the local general store. Named for its bulging center the pot belly burns wood or coal. This one will easily serve as a focal point in any room and could easily be connected to serve its main purpose to HEAT A ribbed lower cast iron body assists the total heat output by increasing the surfaces area from which heat radiates. This mid-size pot belly is among the sturdiest made 100% solid cast iron without any shortcuts and will forever hold a unique place in America s past. Clean as a whistle inside and out this beauty is ready to proudly display and it can and will work hard to warm your home and heart So lots of charm and character while fully functional. Includes the beautiful removable top finial 6 flue collar and dedicated tool. Including the top finial it measures 52 H x 20 square foot print x 19 diameter belly. Priced way below value at 495.00 OBO .