This item was installed by the original logging crew at our Northern Michigan Hunt Camp during the early 1900's. The original camp burned down in the 50's and this was the only item that survived, completely in tact.
This is an old Joesting & schilling wood stove model 235. I found various documents on the 230 series, but nothing on the 235. It has multiple burners and some of the documentation I found, indicated it might be an old commercial wood stove model for use in hotels. Since our cabin has bunks for 30, this would make sense.
The stove was painted silver about 25 years ago and has sat in the corner of our hunting cabin for the past 25 years unused... well, used as a table, instead of a stove. The paint should probably be blasted off and the stove restored. However, we're having conflicts within the camp as to what we should do with this item, unsure of its value.
I believe the stove is 100% complete. All burners and whatnot are there. All doors and latches work correctly. The metal is in good shape - albeit painted.
