Wonderful 1880s Walker and Pratt Cast Iron Stove Front with Faces handmade pin cusion I love the paperback covers

I love the paperback covers on these

Back in the day

At 74 inches long by 37 inches wide (not including fringe) this one is a great size for wrapping around yourself--and plenty large for a companion as well--and snuggling up

11 1/4” x 14 1/8 x 11 1/8”

seemingly endless library of old books

Wonderful 1880s Walker and Pratt Cast Iron Stove Front with Faces handmade pin cusion I love the paperback coversNot totally my usually thing, but I thought this was such a beautiful (and beautifully preserved) piece of cast iron, especially with those faces at the top corners, that I just couldn't resist it. It was once the front screen of a c. 1880 Walker and Pratt parlor stove, which had a side load door, so that the front was just the fire view, gorgeously framed! I thought it could be great in front of a fireplace now, or one could or, as long as well