American Cast Iron Stove "Little Willie" by Abbott and Noble

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The heavy cast iron stove has four burner top with T-bars, lifter, chimney hole, ogee-shaped border, double-hinged grate doors with embossed design and arched shape, large hearth with ogee-shaped edge, oven that opens at both sides, oven doors decorated with floral and berry design, four cabriole shaped feet. The name "Little Willie" appears above grate doors, and "Abbott and Noble, Philadelphia" and "3" on sides. American, circa 1885, Abbott and Noble, the original foundry patterns were made in the 1860Zs although the stove continued in production as late as 1897. The stove was advertised as "a present for the little ones. Will cook and bake perfectly". American, circa 1885, Abbott & Noble. 8"H. 9"W. 14"D.