Looking to Identify this Antique Cookstove

[VanDyke57]

Hey there!

I'm trying to help some folks move this cookstove a recently departed family member purchased at auction in California several years ago. There are no receipts, no stamps, no info plates, so hoping something about it might ring a bell for someone here.

Maybe it seems a worthy project to a collector somewhere? If not, I'm sure it will end up as lawn art somewhere on the island

Thanks for your time!

 

[stoveliker]

There is a classifieds section on this site.

 

[VanDyke57]

@stoveliker
That may come in handy, thank you. Is it your experience there is a market here for such items?

 

[stoveliker]

I have no experience with this market. However, it appears to me to be an awesome piece. Visually, that is. If someone fixes the rust.

I'd think someone would be interested in it. The question is how rare it is, and if rare, whether someone is willing to drive to you to get it.

 

[begreen]

I'm trying to wrap my head around what we are looking at . It appears there are at least 2 different stoves. It's a shame that they have rusted, the nickel parts will need replating, but the construction is unusual and may have high value. Normally stove makers put their name on a stove somewhere. Do any of the castings have mfg. identification?
For assessment of value, contact a few of the better antique stove shops.

Good Time Stove Company - Antique Stove Restoration & Sales

Antique Stoves Restored to their Original Efficiency & Historical Charm. Antique stoves are our passion. We restore and sell antique stoves.

goodtimestove.com

LAPANS ANTIQUE STOVES

We are a Antique stoves sales and restoration shop located in Plainfield New Hampshire, specializing in New England made cast iron stoves, including glenwood,Crawford, Magee, herald, household and more

www.lapansantiquestoves.com

Antique Stoves,Wood Stoves,Wood Cook Stoves,Kitchen Queen Stoves

Antique Stoves,Wood Stoves,Wood Cook Stoves,Museum Quality Restorations,The old appliance club,stove mica,Kitchen Queen Cook stoves,

www.antiquestoves.com

This fellow is down in Centralia:

Homestead Vintage Stove Company, dealers in antique stoves.

Homestead Vintage Stove Company, dealers in antique stoves from the 1800s through the 1950s, gas and wood

www.homesteadstoves.com

 

[VanDyke57]

I'm trying to wrap my head around what we are looking at . It appears there are at least 2 different stoves. It's a shame that they have rusted, the nickel parts will need replating, but the construction is unusual and may have high value. Normally stove makers put their name on a stove somewhere. Do any of the castings have mfg. identification?
For assessment of value, contact a few of the better antique stove shops.

Good Time Stove Company - Antique Stove Restoration & Sales

Antique Stoves Restored to their Original Efficiency & Historical Charm. Antique stoves are our passion. We restore and sell antique stoves.

goodtimestove.com

LAPANS ANTIQUE STOVES

We are a Antique stoves sales and restoration shop located in Plainfield New Hampshire, specializing in New England made cast iron stoves, including glenwood,Crawford, Magee, herald, household and more

www.lapansantiquestoves.com

Antique Stoves,Wood Stoves,Wood Cook Stoves,Kitchen Queen Stoves

Antique Stoves,Wood Stoves,Wood Cook Stoves,Museum Quality Restorations,The old appliance club,stove mica,Kitchen Queen Cook stoves,

www.antiquestoves.com

This fellow is down in Centralia:

Homestead Vintage Stove Company, dealers in antique stoves.

Homestead Vintage Stove Company, dealers in antique stoves from the 1800s through the 1950s, gas and wood

www.homesteadstoves.com

@begreen
Thanks so much for the links - I'll hit 'em up now. I looked everywhere I could think of to find a stamp/plate/something, but haven't found anything yet. Might be worth another once over. I agree the condition is a shame - especially considering the amount it will need be overhauled, but am with you that it might yet be something worth salvaging.

I really think we're looking at two different units at this point - based on the different tiles. The bottom of one and top of another, maybe? Those round basins that rest on the floor - some sort of warming pot?? No clue...

Thanks for taking the time to share this info. Much appreciated!

 

[VanDyke57]

UPDATE:

found these examples- one with some info. Anyone have any ideas of how I might find someone with intimate knowledge of them?

https://www.carters.com.au/index.cfm/index/1416-stoves-and-ovens-other-makers/

https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/221621-triangle-shaped-wood-stove

Thanks!

 

[begreen]

Good find on the second link. Too bad there is no answer. These stoves look purpose-built for something but I don't know for what.

 

[VanDyke57]

Zeroing in:

"poele de louvain"

Or

"Leuvense Stoof"

Definitely coal. Likely Belgian... Worth anything to anyone, though??

 

[SpaceBus]

Looking at the photos my guess was someone brought a pair of coal stoves from Europe when they emigrated. Definitely not a design I've ever seen, and very unique. Those would not have been in a peasant's house!

 

[D. Hermit]

I'm trying to wrap my head around what we are looking at . It appears there are at least 2 different stoves. It's a shame that they have rusted, the nickel parts will need replating, but the construction is unusual and may have high value. Normally stove makers put their name on a stove somewhere. Do any of the castings have mfg. identification?
For assessment of value, contact a few of the better antique stove shops.

Good Time Stove Company - Antique Stove Restoration & Sales

Antique Stoves Restored to their Original Efficiency & Historical Charm. Antique stoves are our passion. We restore and sell antique stoves.

goodtimestove.com

LAPANS ANTIQUE STOVES

We are a Antique stoves sales and restoration shop located in Plainfield New Hampshire, specializing in New England made cast iron stoves, including glenwood,Crawford, Magee, herald, household and more

www.lapansantiquestoves.com

Antique Stoves,Wood Stoves,Wood Cook Stoves,Kitchen Queen Stoves

Antique Stoves,Wood Stoves,Wood Cook Stoves,Museum Quality Restorations,The old appliance club,stove mica,Kitchen Queen Cook stoves,

www.antiquestoves.com

This fellow is down in Centralia:

Homestead Vintage Stove Company, dealers in antique stoves.

Homestead Vintage Stove Company, dealers in antique stoves from the 1800s through the 1950s, gas and wood

www.homesteadstoves.com

I highly suggest talking to Dana LaPan with LaPans Antique Stoves. Hes a friend of mine and hes a great guy with tons of knowledge. Hes very straight forward and honest.