14" Antique Chimney Stove Flue Cover Brass Made in England Dutch Man Children Ch

Description

This vintage chimney stove flue cover appears to be at least brass coated as the green from corrosion tells - just from being exposed to moisture.
This one is in great condition. It's 14" across and the hanger on the back says it was Made in England. It shows an old-time Dutch scene. Look at the detailing involved in composing this complex picture made for the purpose of
These were used to cover the ugly hole in the wall where the chimney pipe came in. Chances are great that most of us have never lived with them.
But in the days when houses were heated with wood, oil or coal-stoves, heat carried up through brick or stone chimneys to the upper floors. Each room had a flue opening, but heating pipes were often removed in the spring and stored until fall, leaving openings (often unsightly) in the walls. Flue openings were covered to make rooms more attractive (and keep small animals and children’s toys out of the pipes).
Different flue covers were used in different rooms, and over the years, styles varied along with fashions in clothing and furnishings.
Most people won't be able to tell you what this decorative piece is, but they still make extremely attractive wall art!