Heat for the house was furnished in the 17th century by a fireplace. Then came the heating stove using logs or coal, then a furnace that burned coal. Other fuels, including electricity or solar power, ...

Coal was stored in this 1870s walnut coal scuttle decorated with brass strapwork. It was recently auctioned by Samuel T. Freeman & Co. of Philadelphia for 78. Heat for the house was furnished in the ...

It’s a carrier, a hod, a scuttle, a pail. Whatever it’s called, it’s a convenient item used to carry coal to a fireplace. The word “hod” seems to be preferred in England. The term “scuttle” or ...

It's a carrier, a hod, a scuttle, a pail. Whatever it's called, it's a convenient item used to carry coal to a fireplace. The word "hod" seems to be preferred in England. The term "scuttle" or ...

A fireplace takes a lot of watching and “feeding” if it is going to keep a room warm. Today’s wood-burning fireplaces use logs cut to the right size to fit into the fireplace. A metal basket holds the ...

Why it’s special: This little piece is a survivor. Coming in at just under 3 inches long, it no doubt sat on a table or near a fireplace, probably holding matches for lighting candles, oil lamps or ...