For sale is a VINTAGE FRENCH FOOT WARMER STOVE (Chaufferette in the French language). This small metal stove has a carry wood handle. The interior of the stove includes a circular pot to hold oil to burn for heat and the body of the stove has circular holes on all sides and the bottom the let the warmth flow out. The stove is in very good condition but is untested. The stove measures 9 1/2 inches long, 6 3/4 inches wide, and 5 inches tall. The top of the stove is marked “Chaufferette Rouzee Bte S.G.D.G. Paris”.
Foot Warmers or “Foot Stoves” were commonly used during the 17th, 18th and even early 19th century. Foot warmers typically held burning hot coals or wood which would push heat out through punched holes. Foot warmers were often used in churches. Woman hang their long skirts or over the foot warmer for a cheap thrill. Foot warmers were also used to keep warm on long winter carriage rides or even sitting around the family dinner table.
