This is a superb stove (coming from the end of the Art
Nouveau/the beginning of the Art Deco movement) about
1925-1930 which is in simply fantastic condition.
This is the largest in the "Lilyver", "Helliver" family
called "Hiver" (meaning winter). it is much taller than
its counterparts, standing a full 14cms (5½") taller
than the very popular "Lilyver" The casting designs on the
front of the stove are exquisite.
The Hiver has the benefit of a complete "body off"
restoration with many new parts. It has had a new smoke
box (the part at the back of the firebox that directs the
flue gases to the flue outlet); an new left firebox plate;
a new firebox top and a new hatch lock. The enamel work is
in excellent condition there is not even the usual wear
which is to be expected on any piece like this stove that
is of a certain age, and that has been used to give heat
and warmth to its previous owner. with a fully restored
firebox, this stove us as good as it gets!
It was made by the well known manufacturer Deville &
Cie of Charleville in the Ardennes between 1925 and 1935,
and can be found in their 1931 catalogue. This is medium
sized stove, and is called a 'poele à feu visible et
continue' by the manufacturers. In almost pristine
condition, and with the quality of casting and enamelling
associated with Deville. The stove epitomises the best in
Art Nouveau style and design. This stove is a
working stove, and as such it should have one or two small
chips to the enamel, but I have searched and can't find
any!
Please note that the mica windows are in excellent
condition.
It is around 80-90 years old and the condition is superior
to a usual stove of its age. All working parts are in
excellent condition, just connect the flue, light the
match and away you go!
This stove was designed for coal and coke burning, it will
burn wood easily too but in smaller pieces. It will run on
one charge of anthracite for 12-18 hours This is a
beautiful, unusual stove and these photos do not really do
it justice. The price when new, in 1930, was 435 old
French francs.
Height 75cms (29½”)
Height 94cms (37”) with the top lid up
Width 51.5cms (20¼”)
Depth 28cms (11 ”)
The flue size is 8.3cms (3¼”) 35cms (13¾") from the
floor
It can heat a room of 110m3 ~ 140m3
Weight is about 70kgs
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