#37

American Cast Nickel Stove "Eclipse" by J&E Stevens
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Superb cast nickel stove with very elaborate embossed ornamentation featuring medallions and floral-themed scrolls. The stove has six burners and lidded reservoir, very richly decorated cast nickel chimney with elevated double-door warming cupboard, wide front oven door with name "Eclipse", shaking grate with access from front and side, warming hearth with rare removable floral embossed side vents. An extraordinary stove in beautifully preserved condition except two burner lids missing, one front screw replaced. American, circa 1890, model 58 by J&E Stevens, Cromwell, Connecticut that continued to be made until at least 1903 when it was advertised in Montgomery Ward catalog as "undoubtedly one of the handsomest toy ranges on the market" ; the firm also produced other cast iron toys and banks. 16"H. 15"W. 8"D.