The following treasure is from the living estate of Ailene & Buddy Ford; noted dealers and lifelong collectors of exceptional antique & vintage heirlooms. AEAA is proud to present this SALESMAN'S SAMPLE Nickel Plated Stove. Has 6 burners - 5 burner covers + skillet, with full turn ash dump grate, dump tray, side warming tray + custom floral shelf riser. ***** Weight: 10 - Measurements: 15.5 x 6.5 x 12 ***** Antique toy stoves, like many other types of toys, are becoming more difficult to find. Many different iron and nickel-plated stoves were made in the early 1900's. If you find a stove that is accurate in all details with doors that open, pots that fit and a carrying case, it may be a salesman's sample. Many collectors believe all of the stoves were made as toys. If the stove is very small, made of light metal, named something childish like "Little Willie" or "Midget," and has tiny pots and pans, it is a toy. Many of the small stoves were exact copies of large, kitchen-size stoves. They may have been given to customers who bought the big stove. We have seen old ads that picture a mother and daughter using their stoves. Car dealers often used this style of promotion.

XA - S73 - Excellent condition very minor wear 1 tab missing on each tray