#14

American Diminutive-Size Cast Iron Stove
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The heavy cast iron stove was intended as diminutive parlor stove or for summer use; it has been also found in use in 19th century childrenŽs play houses. The side and back panels are decorated with urn and foliage designs, and the armoire-styled front has double-sliding doors with porcelain knobs that open to a large receptacle area. There is a grill with lifter at the base, and the ornamental grillwork top removes to reveal two cooking lids. The stove is decorated with a fancy finial and fancy front legs. American, circa 1885. 17"H. 17"W. 14"D.