I would use it as a mailbox, maybe up on a pedestal. Have a way for the "floor" of the "box" be right at the door height. But first, you'd better see if US mail will deliver to such a recepticle.

If it were me, I'd pour a thick concrete footing and embed the feet in it so no one would take it.

Hope this is helpful --
Sunny

I think you should post this on the Garden Junk forum also. That's a really active group over there.

I absolutely love that! I bought an old iron stove at an auction for $20 also a few years ago. They thought I was nuts since it had a large crack in it. We put it on one of our porches with a red light in it. Makes a lovely night light for that area! And, since it is flat on top, I put a large plant on top.

I think the hot dog roasting idea is a great one! My grandchildren always want to roast hot dogs and marshmallows. Might as well have something attractive in which to do it. Will be a nice WBFP on those chilly evenings (and they will return). I think I am on a quest to score one for myself, although I doubt I will find one as pretty and ornate as yours!

That is an absolute beauty. I wish I could find stuff that great for $20! I would use some Testors enamel paint to make the detailing stand out. Maybe using one color like a sky blue to paint the little feather looking flourishes or painting them in a rainbow of colors.

soinspired.......(please put on your funny cap)

a red light on the pourch, what must the neighbors be thinking? lol guess I'm showing my age now!