{"product_id":"antique-cast-iron-fireplace-coal-basket","title":"Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Coal Basket","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThis antique\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ecast iron fireplace coal basket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a quintessential Victorian-era hearth accessory designed for burning solid fuels like coal or small logs. Characterized by its sturdy, heavy-duty construction, the basket features a prominent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003efleur-de-lis motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecast into the integral fireback, which served both as a decorative element and a functional surface to reflect heat into the room.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe piece is designed as a footed insert, standing on four short, tapered legs to allow for proper airflow beneath the fuel source. Its structure includes slatted or barred sides that keep the fuel contained while letting ash fall through to the hearth floor for easy cleanup. Many of these original 19th-century pieces, often marked with specific casting numbers like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e1505\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the rear or side panels, have attained a naturally aged patina over decades of use. While traditionally used for heating, these ornate baskets are now frequently repurposed as rustic decorative log holders or unique industrial-style storage bins in modern home decor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e23.5\" x 15.5\" x 12\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Mustard Seed Collection, The Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48092407693569,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1479\/3082\/files\/IMG_1095.jpg?v=1771446926","url":"https:\/\/www.themustardseedcollection.com\/products\/antique-cast-iron-fireplace-coal-basket","provider":"The Mustard Seed Collection, The Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}