A Survey of Cast Iron Fireplaces in Germany

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I reported on the German tiled stove at last year's SHASE Meeting. This time, I would like to report on cast iron fireplaces, which were developed in Germany in the same way as tiled stoves. In the cold seasons, cast-iron fireplaces were as central to family life as tiled stoves Therefore, cast-iron fireplaces were also considered as furnishings. Cast-iron fireplaces were decorated with beautiful patterns. The patterns became works of art.