"Lilyver" is a modernised version of the ever popular
"Lily". It is a sweet little stove from the Art Deco
movement launched in 1930
which is in excellent order throughout having been the
subject of a complete body off restoration, with all worn
out parts renewed/replaced.
You don’t need to have a huge drawing room to get the
benefit from this refined stove. The casting designs on
the front of the stove are exquisite. from
the usual wear which is to be expected of any piece like
this stove that is of a certain age, and that has been
used to give heat and warmth to its previous owners.
It was made by the well known manufacturer Deville &
Cie of Charleville in the Ardennes between 1910 and
1930, and can be found in their 1930 catalogue. This is
medium sized stove, and is called a 'poele à feu
visible et continue' by the manufacturers. Here's
an excerpt (and translation) from Devilles' 1930
catalogue that launched "Lilyver":
Notre "Lily" s'est mise au goût du
jour: Son
nouveau décor "Lilyver" s'harmonise
heureusement avec les ameublements les plus
modernes, mais son corps coulé d'une seul pièce sans
joint reste le même. Les pièces de remplacement du
foyer de la cheminée Lilyver son interchangeables
aves celles de la "Lily"
Our Lily has been updated to the taste of the day: Her
new decor "Lilyver" harmonises beautifully with the
most modern furniture. However her firebox cast
from one piece with no joints remains the same. All
firebox parts are interchangeable with those of the
"Lily"
In excellent condition, and with the quality of casting
and enamelling associated with Deville. The stove
epitomises the best in Art Nouveau style and design.
This particular Deville Lilyver is in excellent order
throughout, as a consequence, generally, the enamel is
in excellent condition, apart from one or two age
related chips,
Please note that the mica windows are in excellent
condition and the firebricks and smoke box have been
replaced.
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 320 old
French francs.
Height 63cms (24¾”)
Height 82cms with the top lid up
Width 44cms (17¼”)
Depth 26cms (10¼”)
The flue size is 8.3cms (3¼”) 35cms (13¾") from the
floor
It can heat a room of 75m3 ~ 100m3
Weight is about 56kgs
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