Anyone ever hear of a Fern Oak cylinder stove

[massauto]

Hello all,

I'm trying to find out some information on a cylinder wood stove with Fern Oak on the front plate. The only other markings is a C and a 13 as in C 13.

Any information on the manufacturer, country of origin, estimated value for stove in good condition with finial and nickel bottom rails is appreciated.

Thank you.

Ron
massauto

 

[begreen]

Cute little guy. It looks to be in pretty nice condition. Best to google antique stove sites for more knowledge in that market.

 

[massauto]

Thanks. Did google it but can't find a clue anywhere. Checked all the antique stove sites already. Checked the Thomas Registers and looked for antique and vintage manufacturer's names. Nothing! This is probably my last hope.

 

[begreen]

Don't despair. If it's rare, that may increase its value to the right person. Search on parlor stoves. Here's some links to start with:
http://www.theantiquestoveexchange.com/
http://www.goodtimestove.com/
http://www.antiquestoves.com/index.htm
http://www.stovehospital.com/

 

[massauto]

Thank you for the links. I've been to most of them, but I'll chase the rest to see what I can find.

 

[littlesmokey]

Looks typical of a variety of parlor stoves, can't tell much from the picture, but the name plate may be removable. Could be a "house branding" for a chain of stores or supply houses. If it looks a little rough in comparison to the rest of the stove, it may be a replacement for the eisenglass/mica view port. Nothing wrong with the stove, except the color. If you are going to burn with it, I would have it stripped and redone with stove paint. That looks like a 60's hotrod color to me.

Then again, I am not getting very good color rendition on this computer right now......

 

[massauto]

Thanks Master of Fire. I think that you're right about the paint. I think that someone used ordinary paint instead of stove paint to improve the appearance of the stove. Your eyesight and computer are still working fine! Thanks again.