Posted 8 years ago
KristaCI
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I've wanted one for ages and found this beauty online, but need help identifying the manufacturer and any other info you can help with. She is about 2ft tall and 24" by 24" across the top. The seller mentioned that she'd had the stove on her patio for over 50 years, so I know it's somewhat old.
For identification, there is a Stover dampener piece and "No 18-P" in the upper left, but beyond that, I can't find any other markings. (The upper right simply says ASME Max Weight 120 lbs) I've seen a very similar model on here that mentioned King Stove and Range (which was acquired by Martin), however that one had the KSR branding on it. Another place, I saw a similar model (only 2 burners) and it made reference to Montgomery Ward. Anything you can tell me about her and her origins?
For now, I'll work on restoring it/protecting it and we'll use outside on our deck.
Waiting to see it cleaned & a fresh coat of stove-black !
Was looking up this exact stove as I found one at a 2nd hand store and was wondering if I should refurbish it. Found what looks to be the same on ebay. Hope it solves the mystery. Quote [THE PERFECT LOG CABIN STOVE. IT IS AN ANTIQUE RARE CAST IRON W.V.AFDY & STOVE CO. #40 HUNTINGTON W.V. FRANCO. IT IS WELL BUILT AND PETITE. FEATURES INCLUDE A FLAT TOP WITH 4 BURNERS, ITS COMPACT SIZE, AND COMES COMPLETE WITH FIRE SHAKER AND CAST IRON BURNER LID MOVER. FOR MEASUREMENTS, IT IS 21" TALL WITH A 20" X 20 1/4" DEEP FLAT TOP. THE BASE IS 16 1/2" WIDE. TOTAL WEIGHT IS 80 LBS. ]