Ideal Clarion #25

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jvel

New Member
Jan 18, 2020
1
New York
Hello all
I recently picked up a ideal Clarion #25 parlor stove at a flea market. it doesn't look too bad just normal rust and such. I believe it is from 1903. I want to restore and use it but I can't seem to find any literature on it. I was looking for something that would tell me how it was supposed to look when it was new. I see several places where I think glass used to be but I'm not 100% sure. I saw some pics online which show a rail running across the face. My stove doesn't have that or any evidence it once had. I haven't stripped it down yet so I may be missing something. Also does anyone know a good place to get parts that I may need. Any advice would be greatly appreciated this is my first wood stove restoration project