This is the Rolls Royce of wood burning stoves. From the moment that Edward Chaboche released his first Salamandre model the "Premier Modèle" or "Modèle Rond" in 1883, he wiped the floor with all of the competition, and continued to do so right up to the fall of France in 1940. Every one of his competitors would design and release on to the market a similar design, but none were as successful as Chaboche.

This Louis XVI model is in first class condition and has the "nickelled" option which made it a cut above the Jones's (or Lefevre's!) It would enhance any period drawing room, dining room. The colour is not unusual to find in a stove of this period, but nickelled option really enhance its looks. It also has a fantastic feature: it's on roulettes (wheels) and has a porcelain handle on the top so it can be moved from room to room even when lit!

The stove has a salamander motif in the casting on the top of the door which really adds to its beauty & charm. It's in very good condition, the firebox, grate and riddler are all in full functioning order. The Louis XVI is between 65 and 98 years old. The mica excellent condition, and it is designed to burn a combination of wood, wood/coal or just coal.

This is a quality stove from a quality manufacturer and the engineering stands the test of time - it is both a beautiful, living piece of furniture and at the same time, a  functional heating element for your home.

If you’re looking for a period look, here it is. So go on be the envy of your friends, change your life and bid on this rare piece of French architectural history, and who knows, you may be successful! 

I've just found some interesting history concerning this stove; look at the original Art Deco publicity in the photos!  

 The dimensions are:

75cms (30 ”)H x 63cms (24”)L x 48cms (16 " )W and the flue size is oval - 14.5cms (5¾”) x 7.5cms (3") weight 85kgs (215 lbs)