Parlor Stove – 1845 This beautiful, Victorian wood or coal burning stove is the Stanley’s Airtight No. 4, by Henry N. Stanley, manufactured West Poultney, Vermont. The antique cast iron parlor stove features intricate Victorian-style detailing, ornate relief patterns, and is complete with the humidifier urn on top. A stunning blend of craftsmanship and function, it stands on elegant clawfoot legs and boasts a beautifully embossed design. The stove is 34 inches wide and 34 inches tall. Condition: Good, antique condition with some expected surface oxidation and patina. The body of the stove shows 2 cracks, as shown in photos (viewed from inside and out). Item Measurements: 34(L) x 23(W) x 34(H). Parlor stoves were used in more formal rooms of houses from the 1840s to the early 20th century and were used for heating. They were smaller than kitchen cook stoves and fancier than potbelly stoves. As heaters for the family and guests gathering outside of the informal heated kitchen area, they were elegant with decorative designs and were small enough to be installed into a fireplace and hearth.
