Former Godin-Lemaire coal pot in Brussels in cast iron

The godin-lemaire foundries and factories included iron-cast coal bins in their catalogue at an early age. These tanks replace simple coal buckets inside the dwelling. The bins, equipped with a hinged lid, are placed near the heating and cooking appliances, of which they are the essential accessories. They contain the amount of fuel consumed in a day by the device they serve. The shape and décor of the charcoal bins give them the appearance of small ornamental furniture. They are made of plain cast iron or enamelled cast iron in a color in harmony with that of the enamel of the stove or stove they accompany. In the opening at the front of the lid is the handle of the coal shovel used to power the fireplace of the heater or cooking appliance. The model of the 3 bis charcoal bin appears in the 1880 album of the family society of guise godin - co. It was manufactured until 1914. It differs from the 3-unit coal tray, whose model has been in existence since at least 1863, only by its capacity: the 3 bis bin contains 12 kg of coal instead of 16 kg for the no. 3. The container is equipped with three feet. The top, comparable to that of tray 4, offers a moulded decoration whose motifs come from the classical ornamental repertoire. The edge is made up of godrons, the fixed part wears a grimacing leafy mask, while the lid has a shell surrounded by oves. According to the inscription on top, the copy of the guise family was manufactured in the brussels factory, under godin's management, between 1880 and 1888. It is made of iron cast iron enamelled in black.