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rehabman1963
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Here is a little something I could use some help with. This is a Tip Top Bravo Number 11 Potbelly stove. It was made by Southern Stove Works in Richmond Va. It is great condition. I have found very little on this stove Year Unknown. The company not much on it.
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This is a quote from worthpoint, I don't have account but they sold one of these.
" Southern Stove Works Pot Belly Stove No. 11. Serial Number 3299. It has several embossed markings, including No 11 on the top, Tip Top Bravo, and Southern Stove Works Richmond VA. This is a single burner stove made in the late 1800's to early 1900's. This cast iron stove stands 31 1/2" high."
Correction: here's the link, sorry for stating worthpoint, when it was this,
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-southern-stove-works-pot-belly-stove-no
Saw that one. Yet I have been unable to find any type of serial number on it. Not sure about that the serial number given was a part of the manufacturing process. I have contacted a guy in regards to the peice. I hope to solve soon. Of course will share results.