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1863 Maurice Hull Patent Model of Fireplace Grate
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Consisting of an arch-shaped heavy tinplate fire place with gilt and red stencilled lettering "Open Grate Heater, M.C. Hull" and an elaborate internal arrangement allowing for a larger amount of coal to be used, as well as the distribution of heat and fumes by a flue system. Patent #39,928 concerning "fireplace grates" was issued to Maurice C. Hull of New York on September 15, 1863. The original patent tag is attached and a photocopy of the patent application is included. 11"H. 11"W. 5"D.