The following treasure is from the living estate of Ailene & Buddy Ford; noted dealers and lifelong collectors of exceptional antique & vintage heirlooms The AEAA is proud to present this next Antique Stove, the SALESMAN'S SAMPLE STOVE "THE CRESCENT" , CIRCA 1910 TO 1915 , made by the CRESCENT STOVE WORKS. They were established in 1905 and closed in 1937. Seldom found in this condition , ornate design on nickel plate over cast iron , 4 burner covers, warming tray, ash dump tray, bread oven covered & internal damper. Has ornate rear shelf riser. *** Weight: 8# - Measurements: 13.25 x 7 x 10.75" tall *** In the 19th and early 20th Centuries, salesmen commonly carried model replicas of items that were not easily transportable, such as canoes, farm equipment and appliances. But salesmen's sample stoves are very hard to come by, and the majority of stoves that people think are samples are toy stoves. In the 19th and early 20th Centuries, salesmen commonly carried model replicas of items that were not easily transportable, such as canoes, farm equipment and appliances. But salesmen's sample stoves are very hard to come by, and the majority of stoves that people think are samples are toy stoves.

XA - S43 - excellent condition