"Lilyver" is a modernised version of the ever popular
"Lily". It is a sweet little stove from the Art Deco
movement launched i
n 1930
which is in excellent order throughout having been the
subject of a complete body off restoration, with all
worn out parts renewed/replaced.
You don’t need to have a huge drawing room to get the
benefit from this refined stove. The casting designs
on the front of the stove are exquisite.
We can’t find anything wrong with this stove apart
from the usual wear which is to be expected of any
piece like this stove that is of a certain age, and
that has been used to give heat and warmth to its
previous owners.
It was made by the well known manufacturer Deville
& Cie of Charleville in the Ardennes between 1930
and 1940, and can be found in their 1930 catalogue.
This is medium sized stove, and is called a 'poele
à feu visible et continue' by the manufacturers.
Here's an excerpt (and translation) from
Devilles' 1930 catalogue that launched "Lilyver":
Notre "Lily" s'est mise au goût du
jour: Son nouveau décor "Lilyver" s'harmonise
heureusement avec les ameublements les plus
modernes, mais son corps coulé d'une seul pièce
sans joint reste le même. Les pièces de
remplacement du foyer de la cheminée Lilyver son
interchangeables aves celles de la "Lily"
Our Lily has been updated to the taste of the day:
Her new decor "Lilyver" harmonises beautifully with
the most modern furniture. However her firebox,
cast from one piece with no joints remains the same.
All firebox parts are interchangeable with those of
the "Lily"
Our Lily has been updated to the taste of the day: Her
new decor "Lilyver" harmonises beautifully with the
most modern furniture. However her firebox cast
from one piece with no joints remains the same. All
firebox parts are interchangeable with those of the
"Lily"
In excellent condition, and with the quality of casting
and enamelling associated with Deville. The stove
epitomises the best in Art Nouveau style and design.
This particular Deville Lilyver is in excellent order
throughout, as a consequence, generally, the enamel is
in excellent condition, apart from one or two age
related chips,
Please note that the mica windows are in excellent
condition and the firebricks have been replaced.
It is around 80 years old and the condition is
consistent with its age. All working parts
are in excellent condition, just connect the flue, light
the match and away you go!
This stove was designed for coal and coke burning, it
will burn wood easily too but in smaller pieces. It will
run on one charge of anthracite for 12-18 hours This is
a beautiful, unusual stove and these photos do not
really do it justice. The price when new, in 1930, was
320 old French francs.