General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

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Lot 266: A Novelty Cast Iron Cannon Form Patio Heater

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Start price: £30

Estimated price: £30 - £50

Buyer's Premium: 20%

A novelty cast iron patio heater or garden stove, designed in the form of a heavy artillery mortar. The piece is constructed from thick-walled cast iron with a dark, mottled patina and a textured surface finish. The cylindrical barrel section features several raised moulded rings, transitioning into a large spherical breech which serves as the firebox. Access to the interior is provided by a hinged door fitted with a diamond-pattern wire mesh screen and a simple manual latch. The unit is supported by a decorative scrolled tripod base consisting of three curved legs. A small cylindrical projection, mimicking a cascabel, is present at the rear of the spherical section. A white adhesive paper label is affixed to the upper surface of the barrel reading 1898 CAST IRON in handwritten black ink; no other maker’s marks, foundry stamps, or signatures are visible on the exterior surfaces.