wood stove POT BELLY RR coal heater (Big Bend, WI)

wood stove POT BELLY RR coal heater

Need or want an antique Rail Road coal stove for a fraction of its value Eureka This is the Real Mc Coy in a small size RR pot belly coal wood stove. An original and genuine USA made VARIETY 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 The lower belly is approx. 13 in diameter and assists the total heat output by increasing the surfaces area from which heat radiates. This small-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 standard 6 flue collar and dedicated tools. Measures 30.0 H x 20x20 foot print x 13 diameter top belly. Priced way below value at 377.00 OBO .