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"La Salamandre" T.A.M.2
Art deco
multi-fuel stove
by E Chaboche
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"La Salamandre" T.A.M. 2 model
French wood-burning stove by E Chaboche of Paris, from the Art Deco period, manufactured sometime between 1925 and 1933
It is quite a rare stove as it's colour is that lovely neutral stony/grey colour and would enhance any period drawing room, dining room or even the modern minimalist room. This colour is highly unusual to find in an enamelled stove of this period - one can find blues, greens, browns, black even shades of purple/violet etc.. but rarely a neutral colour such as grey. 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.There are one or two small chips to the enamel, which is to be expected for a piece that is over 70 years old. The mica has been completely replaced. 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 or minimalist 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:
The dimensions are:
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Height 75cms (30 ”)
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Width 60cms (24”)
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Depth 48cms (16 " )
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the flue size is oval - 14.5cms (5¾”) x 7.5cms (3"
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Weight 98kgs (215 lbs)
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"The SALAMANDRE STOVE Co" existed from about 1924. It was situated in the middle of London, at 255 Tottenham Court Road (W1)about 500m from the British Museum.
The UK was probably the country outside of France where the greatest numbers of Salamanders were sold.
For information: the word Salamander takes into account of the installation of a mobile wood burning stove
SALAMANDER : A portable stove used to dry out a building under construction. COLLINS English dictionary HARPERS COLLINS PUBLISHERS 1994 - 2003
Advertising from the 1930's
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"TAM 2" is in the
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"TAM 2" is on the right