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, ...

Instead of going for those generic, mass-produced boxes and baskets, shop at your local antique store for a unique container ...

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 ...