#17

American Cast Iron Desk Stove
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$300
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Although of small size, the stove was not designed for child play, but was actually a desk- top warming stove. Of cast iron, cylinder-shaped, with turret-shaped top, the stove has kerosene receptacle at the base with wick, hinged door with original eisenglas cathedral window. The stove is decorated with embossed embellishments, "1883" above the door, and "A&W MFG Co., Chicago" and various patent dates (November 4, 1878, September 3, 1879, and October 26, 1879). American circa 1880, A&W Manufacturing. 13"H.