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 2nd largest in the Lily, Hella, Regalia
family. |It is slightly taller
than its counterparts, standing a 8cms taller than the
very popular "Lily" The casting designs on the front of
the stove are exquisite.
The Hella has the benefit of a complete "body off"
restoration with many new parts. It has had a new set of
firebricks. 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 does have one or two small
chips to the enamel, but you have to search hard 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 66cms (26")
Width 46cms (18”)
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 65kgs
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