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  1. powlette

    A newbie with an inherited cast iron stove that scares me

    My wife inherited her great-grandparent's antique wood stove. It's marked as Hamilton Stove Co with a patent date of 1905. It weighs about 300lbs. My wife remembers it from her childhood in the early 80's, but we have no idea how old it actually is. It's a family heirloom so I want to use it but...
  2. F

    Bolt problem on antique wood stove

    Hi there! I have a problem restoring an antique French cast iron wood stove. As I was derusting it, one of the feet broke loose. It's the part that was holding it to the body that broke. I guess it's a bolt but I am not sure. The reason I am not sure is specifically because I am having a...
  3. C

    Anyone know the approximate year of this stove?

    All it says is Somersworth Foundry Co. Salmon Falls NH. It is like 90% cast iron and like 400-500lbs. Trying to sell it but dont know an approximate year for it. Please help!