The effect is very near the same; I am surprised we do not practise in England so useful an invention.
"This reflection naturally leads me to consider our obstinacy in shaking with cold six months in the year, rather than make use of stoves, which are certainly one of the greatest conveniences of life; and so far from spoiling the form of a room, they add very much to the magnificence of it, when they are painted and gilt, as at Vienna, or at Dresden, where they are often in the shape of china jars, statues, or fine cabinets, so naturally represented, they are not to be distinguished.

If ever I return, in defiance to the fashion, you shall certainly see one in the chamber of, "Dear sister, &c.".