S. H. Ransom

[TruckMen]

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me any history of and how rare this stove may be? I am attaching some files showing it.
Cast in the front is the name Ransom / Albany

 

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S.H. Ransom is an old stove company with quite a history. I suspect the stove is from the early 1800's but you would need to do some research. We had what I think was a later stove from this foundry a while back. Have you read this thread?

1800's S.H. Ransom & Co. Wood Stove

Just bought my first house and there is a lot of old stuff left behind. This woodstove is a S.H. Ransom, I've done a little research on it and seems to be from the late 1800's. I also learned that there were a ton of foundries in my area back then (Albany, NY) And apparently Ransom was a...

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The stove portraits make me wonder if this was a commemorative edition. It's missing its legs and top finial, do you have this? If not, that will diminish value.

 

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TruckMen I found this paticular parlor stove. The design was patented in 1847. It is rare and if complete and in good condition, quite valuable. Scroll down 4 stoves. Do you own one?

https://rareantiquestoves.com/parlor-stoves

"This Albany NY parlor stove most likely commemorates a European Dynasty with the royal members embossed on the front. Helmeted warriors are cast on each side. An unbelievable example of the talent and craftsmanship of the day."