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mariok54

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The wood stove, as promised
« on: January 25, 2011, 12:00:34 pm »
Here is a pic of the wood stove that I just installed. It was one very messy job opening up the fireplace, and it isn't finished yet as we've not decided what to do with the walls.

The photos were taken with a flash, and it looks rusty, which it isn't, and the enamel is a gorgeous blue-green.

I think it's from the 1920s, but not sure. Pretty certain its mainland European, but again not entirely certain. It has the name LUX over the window, which might have been the manufacturer.

Had it going this winter and it was roasting. Take the lid off and you can cook on it... or at least boil the kettle.  :D :D
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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2011, 12:06:46 pm »
That looks awesome.  Bet it's a great conversation piece.
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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2011, 12:07:27 pm »
Hah! Having posted that, I took another look on Google and came across this one ...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Antique-French-Stove-Wood-Burner-Project-Lux-/320641733287

Not  a patch on ours

and then this one!  Like the above, but in better condition (though no price!)

But the manufacturers were Faure .... which is now nice to know.   :D
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mariok54

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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2011, 12:08:58 pm »
Quote from: tony641 on January 25, 2011, 12:06:46 pm
That looks awesome.  Bet it's a great conversation piece.

It was certainly a great conversation piece when all I could see was 150 + years of soot !

But yes, it is a nice piece.  Thanks!  ;D
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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2011, 02:25:53 pm »
Is the door brown enamel?
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mariok54

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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2011, 03:11:16 pm »
Hi Cogar,

No, it's just iron (I think) but discoloured over the years, but not rust. I haven't had a chance to really look at it, if I can remove it without much hassle then I'll do that in the Spring and see what I can do to 'clean' it up. But we pretty much like it as it is, it shows its history   :)
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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2011, 03:14:52 pm »
It's the LUX 'Skyscraper'  multi fuel !!   ( Oops, or at least close   ::) )

3/4 of the way down on the left..... RIGHT   :-[

http://www.antiquefrenchstove.com/antique%20french%20stoves%20stock%20sold%20Deco.htm


They're near Fareham in Hampshire and there's a contact link......terribly slow loading for me, but you're closer  ;)

http://www.antiquefrenchstove.com/
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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2011, 05:59:46 pm »
I wonder if that is some kind of plating on the door? Brass or something? Lovely stove!
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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2011, 06:03:46 pm »
Nice heater.  The door appears to have been nickel-plated and now some rust/creosote has been deposited.  It would be simply stunning to take that off and have it re-plated.
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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2011, 12:33:54 am »
I think that it was originally plated. and it looks like tarnish rather than rust.

Thanks, we think it's lovely, but probably paid a little too much for it!
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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2011, 07:19:52 am »
Quote from: mariok54 on January 25, 2011, 03:11:16 pm
Hi Cogar,

No, it's just iron (I think) but discoloured over the years, but not rust. I haven't had a chance to really look at it, if I can remove it without much hassle then I'll do that in the Spring and see what I can do to 'clean' it up. But we pretty much like it as it is, it shows its history   :)

Now Mariok, I really can't believe that the door is not enamled (or at least nickled plated) if the rest of the stove is enamled.

Anyway, me thinks that door should lift "straight up" and off it's hinges. ;D
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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2011, 08:08:50 am »
Hi Cogar,  It looks as if it was plated once upon a time, and whatever with it is now tarnished. It isn't bare iron, but I have no idea what it was covered with originally. It certaiinly doesn't show any signs of it ever having been enamelled.
I'll take a look at it when I get home from work and see whether it'll just lift off ... I hope so. I'll take a close-up pic

What I find interesting about the design is that the 'skyscraper' is very art deco in the style and design. Ours is Deco in shape, but the dsign is very Art Nouveau ...

Back home    :)
There are two 'pins' which I'll probably be able to knock out, so it won't be a difficult job.

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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2011, 04:26:54 pm »
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There are two 'pins' which I'll probably be able to knock out

NO, NO, NO ..... NO, ......... just open the door and swing it back n' forth slowly while lifting upward on it ...... and it should come right off.


DON'T BE .... knocking on anything, ...... iffen you break one of those cast iron hinges you'll be in big trouble.
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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2011, 04:28:13 pm »
Yes, I agree, cogar, and I would oil the pins first.
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Re: The wood stove, as promised
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2011, 05:39:36 pm »
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probably paid a little too much for it!

Not if you love it! ;) It's a beautiful stove!
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