This is a superb little stove coming from the art deco
movement.
You don’t need to have a huge drawing room to get the
benefit from this refined stove. The casting designs on
the four sides of the stove are exquisite.
It benefits from a complete nut & bolt restoration
having a new firebox back, new firebricks, new firebox top
and a newly cast flue spigot. This stove is complete with
the optional hook on ash pan.
It was made by the well known manufacturer Pied Selle of
Fumay in the Ardennes their 1930 catalogue. This is medium
sized stove, described as a 'cheminée à feu
continue' visible et continue' (continuous burning
fireplace) by the manufacturers. They named this
beautiful stove 'Express' as it was developed to produce
rapid heating for Parisians returning to their homes at
the end of the their working day. Its not difficult to
imagine how style conscious the decor in their homes would
have been during this period.
It is in excellent condition, and really benefits from the
quality of casting and enamelling associated with Deville.
This stove epitomises the best in Art Nouveau style and
design.
It has been a working stove, It is more or less 70-80
years old and the condition is consistent with 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. All working parts
are in excellent condition, just connect the flue, light
the match and away you go!
The Express was designed for all types of wood, however I
would recommend using hardwoods. You can also burn
briquettes and the larger wood pellets. This is a
beautiful, unusual stove and these photos do not really do
it justice.
Please note that the mica viewing windows have been
replaced with a top quality mica which will give years
of service.
This is indeed a rare opportunity for Art Nouveau lovers
to own a stunning, living breathing, original piece of
furniture, that can heat your home and keep your food warm
at the same time!
63cms
H x 44cms W x 26cms D |
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