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Antique Toy & Salesman Sample Stoves

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Ilinoy Salesman Sample / Display Model of Wood Stove / Heater

Ilinoy Salesman Sample / Display Model of Parlor Stove / Wood Stove Heater This miniature Ilinoy antique parlor stove / heater has a great look to it. The base measures approx 7" square and it stands just under 16' tall to the top of the finial. This unusual model or salesman sample is constructed of aluminum and as can be seen in the last pictures comes apart in sections just like the full size model would. The doors and vents operate as well. It has a great look almost like brushed nickel, which I am sure that was the idea when these were made in a material that was easier to work with than iron. A super nice piece!!

Fine. . . . . . SOLD!!

Quick Meal Toy Cookstove This toy stove was made by the American Stove Co. It is one of the larger toy stoves made at 17" across and about 2' tall. It has been restored and looks great. There is a receipt inside the oven from when the collector bought this back in 1979 in Ill from an antique shop and paid the whopping sum of 4500.00. Imagine what that is in 2009 dollars. It looks to be all original and nicely restored. The lids all look right. Note the flip down warming shelves on the back wall. A very nice example.

Excellent . . . . . . . SOLD!

Washington Leader Toy / Salesman Sample Cookstove

Washington "Leader" #649 Salesman Sample / Toy Cookstove The "Leader" by the Washington Stove Co. is similar in size and detail to the Great Majestic sample size stove. This Washington Leader salesman sample size stove, like the Majestic Junior is one of the larger toy or salesman sample stoves made at 24" across and about 3' tall. It is a far harder to find, and much rarer salesman sample size stove.

There is an example of one of these stoves pictured in Fords book on the subject where he assigns a value of 4 - 5500.00 to this stove. He states that due to the detail and style that this stove would qualify as a salesman sample. I believe these larger sample size stoves were used as floor or window displays, and that they were also sold as toys to the customers of the stove company, or out of the large distributers where they were sold. Given the few of these that have been seen or found it is likely that they were not widely distributed like some others that are more commonly seen.

The stove looks to be all original and is unrestored. It is in overall nice condition with just a couple of minor apologies. The side shelf on the right has had its attachment tabs broken off. I have seen these repaired before with a careful weld / brazing. If done from the underside it will be unnoticeable after this is cleaned up a bit. There is a small sliding ash door missing that goes below the oven fold down door. The one other apology is the backsplash right side bracket. Near the top there are 2 small cracks / breaks as pictured. These are so superficial as to be unnoticeable when judged from a few feet away. I have pictured this area and the small pieces in the pics.

Note that the cabriole legs and the base which are separate from the main body and that it simply lifts off. It is all in nice condition. The oven is nice with lots of original red finish in it and the shelf is good. The same is true of the fire box on the far left. All of the pieces are shown in one of the pics. The main damper is present and works. The side feed doors are good, and the sifter feature below the fire box is OK. All of the lids and parts for the top are nice and original. The enamel on the backsplash and oven door.is very nice and original.

This stove is nice as it sits, and will be even nicer cleaned up a bit and with some simple restoration. It is a very nice example of a hard to find stove at an attractive price you will not find elsewhere.

Very Good . . . . . SOLD!

U.S. Range Gothic by the U. S. Stove Corp. TN

"Gothic" U.S. Range by the U. S. Stove Corp. TN I have only seen this sample size stove a couple times in all of my travels and searches. Some info will appear in Google searches, but not much. There is one pictured in Fords book on stoves that has been powder coated / enameled and restored that he has valued at 3000 - 4000.

This example is unrestored and looks to be all original with the exception of two stove lids on top. The other 4 lids look to have been stored separately in a damp location and are pitted much more than the top or other parts. The one real apology is the lower hinge on the oven door is damaged. It still functions and holds the door, but it broken. Note the cabriole legs are OK and have been removed to make shipping easier and safer. None are damaged.

Overall this sample size U. S. Gothic stove is in pretty nice condition. It is in natural iron finish and looks to have had stove black applied at some point in its life. The U.S. cast into the door is very graphic and bold. On the top left the word "Gothic" is cast into the top. On the right 68-18. The bottom of the lid for the water resivouir on the right is marked Baby Goth. You can see that there is no pitting or rust in this area, or the rest for that matter. The cast iron fire box is OK, and the damper works. The feed door is good, and the sifter feature below the fire box is OK.

This stove is nice as it sits, and will be even nicer cleaned up a bit. A very nice example of a hard to find stove at an attractive price not found elsewhere.

Good + . . . . . SOLD!

"The Acme" Cast Iron Child Size Cook Stove This toy stove is by Stevens and dates from near the turn of the century and as late as the 30's or so. Stevens was a major toy bank maker from this era as well. They made a quality cast iron product. Kenton also made a version named the same. This stove can be found in different finishes as well. The stove is nice, all original and has a few accessory pieces to go along.

Good + . . . . . SOLD

Great Majestic Junior Toy / Salesman Sample Cookstove The Great Majestic line of stoves was made by the Majestic Manufacturing Co. of St. Louis Mo. The Majestic Junior is one of the larger toy or salesman sample stoves made at 24" across and about 3' tall. I believe these were used as floor or window model samples, and that they were also sold as toys to the customers of the stove company, or out of the large distributers where they were sold. It looks to be all original and is unrestored. Note the cabriole legs. These stoves can be found with no feet, or different styles than this. Overall it is in pretty nice condition with just one stove lid being a replacement, and it appears one side shelf may be missing. The cast iron fire box is OK, and the damper works. The side feed do or is good, and the sifter feature below the fire box is OK. The warming oven doors work as they should as well. This stove is nice as it sits, and will be even nicer cleaned up a bit. A very nice example of a hard to find stove at an attractive price not found elsewhere.

Very Good . . . . . SOLD!

"The Baby" Cast Iron Child Size Cook Stove There is sometimes confusion in the world about stoves that are this size, and what exactly to call them. People are always wanting to call them salesman samples when, in reality, most of them are toys. There are salesman sample stoves and ranges that date from this era, but this style stove was a toy, as are the other similar ones with different names on the door. This one is called the Baby and measures about 9" tall by 15" wide. It was made near the turn of the century or a little later. It is in very nice condition and has all of its lids and other parts. These came both with backsplashes / chimneys / warmers and without, and this version is without. The nickel is dull, but there is a lot still remaining. The fine quality of the casting confirms that this is not one of those reproductions that are often passed off for the real thing, and you will love the way it displays!

Good + . . . . . SOLD

"The Baby" Blue Enameled Stove This is not a rare or unusual stove in most instances and they are seen quite regularly for sale in plain cast iron. What is unusual is the blue / gray enameling that this example came with. We found this one evening at a show before the opening and bought it for a reasonable price. Usually after something like that when you go back to the same booth for the next 3 years with the hope of finding something nice it never happens again, and you wonder how they could have possibly had such a nice piece? That is not the case with this dealer. We have been going back ever since, and buying some of the best stuff we have ever come across. Others know of him too, and by the time the show officially opens this guy's booth looks as if he forgot to bring anything and a regular attendee of the show might wonder why he is even there. One of a dying and disappearing breed to be sure. His booth is at the end of the 3rd isle on the right hand side if you want to find him!

Good + . . . . . SOLD

The Bluebird Toy Stove This toy stove was produced by the Grey Iron Co. of Pa. They made several different sizes with this being the largest of those offered measuring in at about 11" across. The overall condition is pretty nice noting the color change it has experienced from sitting in the window for 50 or so years.

Good + . . . . . SOLD

The Jewel Stove This toy stove was produced by the Detroit Stove Works of Chicago Ill It is one of those that is often called a salesman sample, but as we have seen dozens of them over the years and not one in a case, it is much more likely that these were made as toys to be sold or given away when a large full-size model was bought. They were probably also used in stores as display props, but it is unlikely that it is a true salesman sample. This example is in very nice condition, noting that there is a door on the right end that is missing. These can be had, if you are a member of the secret society of stove part repair pieces, but for the general public, trying to run one down is like trying to reinvent the wheel. Actually that is probably for the better as if it was too easy, think Cresent here, there would be thousands of complete repops running about, and we do not need that.

Good + . . . . . SOLD

Unusual Small French Cast Iron Stove When I first purchased this very ornate little stove I was told by the owner that it was French, and this was again confirmed to me several years later by a woman who had lived in France and remembered seeing them there. It measures just 12" tall, not including the stovepipe, and is nicely detailed with decorative casting design, brass knobs and a brass spigot, two brass towel bars on the end panels, a brass stovepipe damper knob, and it even has an enamel-lined water tank on the far right side. We have owned this stove for close to 10 years, and it was not until we decided to list it for sale recently that we took a very close look at it and realized that the two center doors have been repaired / recast. I have included two close-up pictures of these pieces, both front and back views. At first glance it is not obvious that they were repaired, but it is evident with a closer inspection of the details. In any case, it is still a real nice piece and if you want to add an unusual little stove to your collection this might be just the one to add variety and interest.

Good + . . . . . SOLD

Delight Toy Cookstove This toy stove was made by either Ideal or Kenton. Most of the original nickel plating has worn off. It is not a common stove, and it is an early design. It is not a repop or knockoff either. There are no breaks, repairs or damage I can see. A super piece of Americana!

Very Good . . . . . . . SOLD!

Royal American Salesman Sample / Toy Cookstove This antique salesman sample / child size Royal American Cookstove has a great look and appeal. It is an exact representation of a full size stove produced in the late 1800's and into the beginning of the 20th century. The makers location is on the front and the name Royal American appears on both sides on the main doors. It measures approx 18" long across the front and stands about 10" tall. It is a heavy and well detailed stove.

This stove was offered by the Bridgeford & Co. of Louisville KY. There are other stoves that are nearly identical to this one with different names, and the name plates on this one are applied rather than cast into the doors. This was done as different companies used the same castings or molds over the years. Stoves like this fit the bill as both salesman samples or display models that would sit in the general store, but were also sold as toys at different periods.

The stove is in good condition and original. There are no breaks, repairs, or damage I can see other than some pitting to the top and lids. Note the letter A cast into each of the 4 legs. This antique toy cookstove, that many refer to as a salesman sample is a super piece and will make a great accent piece.

Very Good. . . . . . . SOLD!

#103 Charter Oak Salesman Sample / Toy Cookstove This antique salesman sample / child size Charter Oak #103 Cookstove has a great look and appeal.

The stove is in good condition and original. There are no breaks, repairs, or damage I can see. This antique toy cookstove, that many refer to as a salesman sample is a super piece and will make a great accent piece.

Very Good. . . . . . . SOLD!

Model Cookstove The Model Stove is one of the largest and most detailed of all toy or sample size stoves. It was made by Kenton a toy manufacturer and this stove dates from near the turn of the century. The Kenton name is cast into the back of the stove in bold letters. This stove measures over 2' across, and is so detailed and such a nice casting that these toy stoves are often referred to as and mistaken for salesman sample stoves, and it is no wonder.

It still has most of its nickel and all of its shelves and lids look to be original. Note the small warmer trays / Trivets in the back as shelves with the name in cast out letters.

There are no breaks, repairs or damage I can see. This antique cast iron toy stove is a super piece of early Americana and one of the nicest example of this stove I have seen.

Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!

Gemco Salesman Sample Wood Stove This style of stove was popular back in the 50's, especially so in cabins, hunting lodges, and vacation homes. The body was tin, and they cranked out heat when you got them going. The feet and the draft control are cast iron. The lid on top is marked Pat. Apl'd For. It is about twice as big as the others of similar design marked Sterling that I have listed on another page. Very Nice!!

Good + . . . . . . SOLD!!

The Great Majestic Stove This toy stove was produced by the Majestic Manufacturing Co. of St. Louis. It is one of those that is often called a salesman sample, but as we have seen dozens of them over the years and not one in a case, it is much more likely that these were made as toys to be sold or given away when a large full-size model was bought just like the Jewel above. They were probably also used in stores as display props, but it is unlikely that it is a true salesman sample. This example is in fair condition having been improperly stored out in the garage after the child grew up. It has had major nickel losses, but that is fixable, and these have a great look when carefully and tastefully restored. They also look great like this in the proper setting, and that is how we are going to be selling this one. Complete and nice, but well used.

Good + . . . . . SOLD

McClary Saleseman Sample / Toy Cookstove

McClary's "Baby Mine Compliments of the Season" Toy / Sample Stove This antique salesman sample / child size McClary's Famous Cookstove has a great look and appeal. It is an exact representation of a full size stove produced in the late 1800's and into the beginning of the 20th century. It looks to be cast from the same molds as a Charter Oak #503, and at approx 24" long is one of the largest toy / sample size stoves made.

The makers name is on the front top door, and a Google search reveals they are a Canadian outfit, and are indeed "famous" for their line of stoves. This is the first example I have ever seen of this toy stove though, and it or the name McClary are not listed in the book on the subject by Dick & Joan Ford.

Stoves like this fit the bill as both salesman samples or display models that would sit in the general store, but were also sold as toys at different periods.

The stove is in good condition and all original. This antique toy Cookstove, that many refer to as a salesman sample is a super piece and will make a great accent or display piece in the home featuring country store and child's toys from the past

Good + . . . . . SOLD

Charter Oak #503 Toy / Salesman Sample Stove This antique salesman sample / child size Charter Oak #503 Cookstove has a great look and appeal. It is an exact representation of a full size stove produced in the late 1800's and into the beginning of the 20th century. It is approx 24" long and the larger of the two Charter Oak stoves that can be found.

Stoves like this fit the bill as both salesman samples or display models that would sit in the general store, but were also sold as toys at different periods.

The stove is in good condition and all original. This antique toy Cookstove, that many refer to as a salesman sample is a super piece and will make a great accent or display piece in the home featuring country store and child's toys from the past

Good + . . . . . SOLD

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Favorite / Dolly's Favorite Toy / Salesman Sample Stove This is a true salesman sample, toy stove, or display model. It is not one of the repop fakes you typically see listed. The telling features are the quality of the casting, and the name and company info cast into the left side that all of the fakes I have seen are missing.

Look at the detail and condition of the front door. You can read the "We Guarantee / Best in the World" around the center logo area. The nickel plating here and elsewhere is original and in super nice condition. There is one apology, and that is the back left corner of the top is broken / cracked and has been glued back in place. I have pictured this area.

On the left is the fire chamber complete with its cast iron fire box. Each internal part is individually cast, just like in a real stove. Below that is the ash door & drawer. On top there are 6 original cast iron lids for the burner areas, and on the right a large lid over the water heater.

This original Dolly's Favorite stove is a rare piece, and the prices I have seen them offered for before has been in the many thousands of dollars. A rare opportunity.

Good + . . . . . SOLD

D. Buck 1839 Patent Stove This is the actual stove pictured in Ford's book on toy stoves. Ford limited the entries in his book to mostly toys, and goes to some length explaining the limits and rationale of that decision. I think he got it wrong with this stove and that it is not a toy.

Darius Buck of Albany, New York was granted the patent for this stove on May 20th 1839. The patent number is 1157 which can be viewed by going to Google Patents. It is a very close match. Mr. Buck had two main ideas involved in this stove. First was the idea of having part of the oven under the front apron, as opposed to the apron being lower and out in front, thus enlarging the cooking area of the oven. His second idea was not the "reverberating flue" as he called the design of most flues and incorporated into the design of this stove but rather that his refined design would increase the efficiency and save fuel. He was a man with ideas way ahead of his time. His design allowed for the air to be heated thus more evenly heat the ovens, and allow for better combustion. I swear this is the same technology being foisted upon modern day woodstove buyers as cutting edge technology, and adding $1000 or more to the cost of stoves. I'll stop there with that thought.

Given the size of this stove, 11" long by 9" wide, I believe that it could well be the original Patent Model or 2nd model that Mr. Buck made for his idea. Barring that it is surely a display model or salesman sample as opposed to a toy. It should be noted that Mr. Buck held other patents for stoves and that I have had the original Patent Model of and sold. A super piece in super condition.

Fine . . . . . . SOLD!

Crescent Toy Stove Here is a rare bird. A Crescent stove that is actually old and not a new modern knock-off being sold as old. This is an early and legit stove from the 20's or before. It is complete with both shelves and backsplash. It measures approx 14" across the front with the shelves in place. Very Nice!

Fine . . . . . . SOLD!

Bird Toy Stove I am not sure who the maker of this is. Ford pictures 2 of these and each has a different base than this one. He says Ideal or Kenton for those. A nicely made little stove!

Fine . . . . . . SOLD!

Salesman Sample Kelsey Corrugated Furnace / Syracuse NY Makers of furnaces and heating contractors had to have a means to convince the prospective buyer to replace their old furnace and buy a new furnace. The manufacturers obliged by producing samples like these to adorn the contractors office or that of the point of sale distributer. Over the years I have seen dozens of different versions, but none are real common. This example is made of aluminum and looking inside you can see it has all the features that the real deal had. It looks to be coal or wood fired to me. I would guess this interesting design furnace dates from the 1950's or earlier.

Wonder what the efficiency was? How much were fuel costs back then? I went through over 3 cords of wood this winter @ 300 / cord and if priced right a salesman could sell me one of these if it was self loading.

All in all it is in great condition, and has a nice look to it. Different.

Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!

Salesman Sample National Cycloidal Furnace

National Cycloidal Salesman Sample Furnace by Excelsior Stove Works of Quincy ILL This salesman sample furnace has all the maker info cast into the doors on the front. It is a very detailed model with its ribbed design walls and appears to be complete. The top lifts off to reveal the inner workings as well. The size is 9 1/2 Dia x about 14" tall.. A Google search reveals that Julia's Auction has had several of them listed over the years with estimates in the 1500 - 2000 range. Very Nice!

Fine . . . . . . SOLD!

1878 Patent Model of Wood Burning furnace by Henry A. Wood of Bangor Maine This patent model has its original tag and a yellow authenticity tag from O. Rundle Gilbert. Heating with wood was a big concern in Maine during that bygone era. Mr. Woods idea looks to be a design to try and extract as much heat from the burning wood in the lower combustion chamber as possible before the heat was allowed to escape after rising up into what he refers to as the dome, and before passing through the heat exchanger that is mounted above the actual burner below and around the dome. It actually looks like it would be a good idea.

This patent model is approx 6" wide x 6" tall. This model is a good match to the patent which can be viewed using Google Patents and a search for the number 142313.

This patent model furnace will display nicely, and the condition is excellent!! Nice!!

Excellent. . . . . . SOLD!

Holland Salesman Sample Furnace This salesman sample furnace was probably a point of sale display to show contractors and prospective buyers the latest in technology in home or industrial furnaces.

Good + . . . . . . SOLD!

"The Pet" Cast Iron Toy Parlor Stove by Young & Bros Albany NY This is a early cast iron toy stove by a recognized maker of stoves in early New York. It is marked on the top lid Pat'd 1857. The hearth is marked with the name Young & Bros Albany. It measures 8" across the front. These could well have been made as display models to sit in a store on the counter to entice prospective customers without eating up a lot of valuable floor space.

Fine . . . . . . SOLD!!

Wrought Iron Range Co. / Home Comfort Salesman Sample Combination Gas / Wood Range This salesman sample "Home Comfort" brand combination wood fired / Gas Cookstove / Kitchen Range by the Wrought Iron Range Co. of St Louis MO. is a very good piece. This is a true salesman sample / display model stove with its box.   It is not a toy stove. The base of the outer box measures 12 3/4 x 16 1/2" The stove itself measures approx 14" across the front by 7" deep and is about 16" tall to the top of the chimney.

Salesman Sample Stoves like this would actually be carried by a salesman door to door or from shop to shop in an effort to sell the full size version to individuals, or store keepers. This salesmen sample stove dates from after the turn of the century and into the 20's or as late as the 40's.

It is set up with removable decorative sheet steel enameled lids that set over both sides of the top when not in use. The left side of the stove is wood fired and the oven and burners on the right are gas fired. On the top left there are places for 3 cast iron lids for the wood burner areas. Two of these cast iron lids are missing. One is shown in the pics. They are the same size so new ones can remade or cast from the original that remains.

The fire chamber is complete with its cast iron fire box and the door has the Home Comfort name cast into it. Each internal part of the fire box is individually cast just like in a real stove. The shaker grates are there and operable. Below that is the ash drawer. The backsplash is original as is the exhaust chimney. On the right are four gas burners with their tiny trivets, and the tiny spider burner assemblies. The little knobs to control them are present, operable and nice. Below is the large gas fired oven. This area has removable sheet metal sides and bottom just like the real stove. The gas burner for the oven is also visible under one of the plates.

The exterior is finished in white enamel, There has been some touchup around the door handles and there is one chip on the right door. The inside is a black graniteware or enamel.   The outer blue colored box is pretty nice, and shows some wear and tear.

This stove is not to be confused with the later toy electric stoves by Lionel or others. This Home Comfort combination wood and gas stove is a true salesman sample. Over the years I have seen just a few of these offered for sale,. A few years back one of these stoves was sold for the incredible price of $9,000 at "Theriault's, the auction house best known for their doll auctions. I believe it was the top lot of the antique stove auction they held that day.   This is a rare piece and a rare opportunity.

Good + . . . . . . SOLD!

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