A household object by busylady

A household object

The February challenge returns to 'a household object' for a few days so I've chosen this picture of the wood-stove in my daughter's house in Sheffield. She found this old black painted stove in her house when she moved in 5 years ago, and we thought at first it was just an ornament. However, we discovered a chimney - all sealed up and set about preparing it for use. She cleaned off all the black paint and discovered a pleasant green enamel underneath - and it worked! It will take either wood or solid fuel, lights really easily and gives off a good heat.
Thanks for all your encouragement with my attempts at black and white photography. I'll probably revert to colour for a few days as the weather up in Sheffield was bright and sunny. It seems a shame not to be able to share some of the photos I took there. You know how it is - sometimes you can't find one decent photo and other times you have so many you don't know where to start!
Three good things -
1)Time spent with a lovely daughter
2) Sparkling weather
3) Discovering new places to visit
Nice b&w composition
February 15th, 2013  
What a treasure! Heart warming in every way and so nice to have time together!
February 15th, 2013  
a very beautiful photo love photos like this it reminds me when I have seen items like this on display in old cottages in Sussex and in Devon Fav.
February 15th, 2013  
This looks like a toasty warm place to while away a cuppa
February 15th, 2013  
What a wonderful find! It's such a lovely stove and it's a great shot.
February 15th, 2013  
Lovely shot Judith and nice to know that this still works!
February 15th, 2013  
Lovely shot of a lovely wood-stove!
February 15th, 2013  
this looks so nice, I would love to see it in colour as well??
That was a great find for her
February 15th, 2013  
Truly a lovely wood burner & I expect the most important thing in the house !!
February 15th, 2013  
that's a great shot. and I wish I had something that warm in my flat!
February 15th, 2013  
What a neat object. It makes a great photo.
February 15th, 2013  
@cookie123 I do have a colour photo so maybe I'll save it for a rainy day!
February 15th, 2013  
What a gorgeous shot ....... love that stove :)
February 15th, 2013  
Oh how lucky to have found that - and great work to have got back to its original splendour.
February 15th, 2013  
Wonderful wood stove - a real find by your daughter!
February 15th, 2013  
Does make you think why did they paint it in the first place. A very lucky daughter you have. Perfect for black and white.
February 15th, 2013  
Beautiful wood stove, I have never seen one like that before.
February 16th, 2013  
You've got the coolest objects! What a beautiful stove. Great shot!
February 16th, 2013  
Lovely old stove,great metalwork!!
February 16th, 2013  
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