Some ingeneous ways to take advantage of the heat generated by the kerosene lamp. Chimney heaters were often used to heat a lady's curling iron, a cup of coffee or tea, or a baby's bottle.

An example of a chimney-top heater with a rigid outer ring.

Here's another variation with a flexible wire frame, capable of laying flat, or upturned to hold something within.

Yet another with original package, rigid frame.

Chimney designed with a metal tube through the center to hold a curling iron.

Box from the heater above. "The Perfect Lamp Chimney Stove! Boils! Fries! Stews! Price 25 Cents"

Another view of the chimney above.