"Andy Farrall" wrote in message ...
"TOGGY" wrote in message
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Hi All

I have been following this group for several months now and have
always found pretty good and reliable advice.

I have a built in solid fuel stove/range in my kitchen. It is built
in and i assume was put in the house when built c.1850. Whilst it
is in perfect working order at the moment (apart from a few minor
repairs to the fire box) i would like try and find some information
on it both for practical and historical interest. problem is their
is no apparent markings to be seen. have googled several times and
tried the usual suspects aga, solid fuel assosciation etc etc
but to no avail.

The range has an open fire with dampers controlling oven and fire.
no hobs but a top and bottom oven. tiled oven doors. no apparent
makers mark or identifying features on the surface.

Any help or appropriatte web sites in identifying this oven would
be very much appreciated, also what do i call it, is it a stove,
range, oven or some other suitable title.

tia


Fantastic. I too have a an 1850's house with an original range. Ours was
the sole source of hot water when we first moved in !!!

It is not an AGA. AGA type range cookers came on the scene in the 1930's.
Yu may find some markings inside the oven - ours has a manufacturer and
number but it is not easy to read. Ours is cast iron with a slate surround
which is grain painted. It took an antiques expert to convice us that it
wasnt some exotic wood !!

Where to get information ?

Post a question on the discussion forum of www.periodproperty.co.uk maybe
somebdy there can point you in the right direction. If you have a pic that
might help. Ill be loking for the answers too 'cos id like to find out some
more information about ours - when i have a bit more time.



Thanx Andy, I know now where to start looking. I will let u know if
i find anything.


regards

Billy