"Poele de Salle a Manger"

(Dining room stove)

early 20thc

wood/coal stove

by Faure

Price: £550

This Poele à salle à manger (dining room stove) by Faure is an excellent find. The body of the stove is in black enamel and there are green enamel decorated panels on the top, front, left & right sides. The intricate detail of the casting illustrates workmanship of this particular period at its best.

It was designed for use in the dining room not only keeping the room warm, but also keeping the pot au feu warm! (hot pot) Lift the lid and you'll find a double hotplate, and in the front there's a small oven which is useful for keeping food hot or even for  cooking. Fuel is loaded in through the side loading door.

The enamel is generally in good condition, although there are some large chips to the enamel above the front fire door due to scorching, which is common with this type of stove. This enamel damage has been burnished with graphite stove paste and passes virtually unseen. There are also some chips to the back of the firebox which also have been burnished with graphite stove paste. The brightwork is also a bit patchy in places. However it must be said that this an 80 year old stove that has been used and loved by its previous owners and the wear and tear is commensurate with all of this. 

This stove would add grandeur to any period home and would also compliment an elegant conservatory, so if you are looking for an individual piece of French 20^th C history with a stunning and practical design, then look no further. This is a rare opportunity to own an elegant and very practical stove, which does not come on the market very often so we advise you to make an early offer .  

The dimensions are:
82cms (32¼ ”)H x 46cms (18¼”) W x 36cms (14¼”) D and the oval flue size is 18cms (7”) x 7cms (2¾”)and is 65cms (25½")from the floor

The height with the lid open is 107cms. The width at the feet is 55cms( 21½"); the depth at the feet is 45cms (17¾").

Weight is estimated at 70kgs (154lbs)