#43

French Turquoise Enameled Cast Iron Stove by Godin et Cie
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$1,000
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Description
13" (33 cm.) h. x 13"l. x 7"d (excluding chimney). Of cast metal with turquoise enameled cover having beaded edging on front and both sides,original chimney,two burners with fitted plates,opening oven doors,and a built-in water heater with faucet,brass-plated metal pulls. The stove is labeled Godin and Guise. Excellent condition. French,late 19th century. Located in Guise,France,Godin & Cie was one of the largest maker's of kitchen and parlor stoves throughout the 19th century; the miniature doll-sized stoves such as this were made as salesman's samples with elaborate authentic detailing of the people-sized versions.