An original coal or wood stove cast iron humidifier / steamer, to be placed on top of the stove to put moisture back into the air from the dry heat. 

This piece has a rooster / chicken motif on the top half which has many different holes that release the steam as the water heats up. 

This piece has some rust inside and out, and chipped paint mostly on the inside, please view all photos and feel free to ask questions. 

The bottom half measures approx 8\" x 5.5\" at the top, and stands approx 7.5\" high, and weighs 5 pounds. I believe silver is the original color. 

The top half has been cast in two pieces and put together to create the lid of the humidifier.