The following treasure is from the living estate of Ailene & Buddy Ford; noted dealers and lifelong collectors of exceptional antique & vintage heirlooms. Offered in this lot a 1930's depression era Empire child's stove, condition is extraordinary, untested because the original cord is missing. Enamel back splash and oven door's , 4 top burners made by the Metal Ware Corp of Two Rivers , Wisc. Metal Ware Corp. has been operating in Two Rivers, Wis., for more than 90 years. It has made steam engines, driving accessories, popcorn poppers, roasters, hotdog warmers and other electric cooking appliances. In 1921 Metal Ware Corp. bought patent rights to the Empire toy line from Hughes Electric Co. of Chicago and began to make toy stoves. The stoves worked and would probably horrify today’s safety-conscious parents.

XA - S45 - very good / excellent with minor tarnish, one minor bend in back plate, has no cord