Description
A cabin was built on my families property in 1931. During the remodel of the property, this stove was removed. It was an original from the early '30's.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Cast Iron
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
3' tall by about 18" diameter at center
Date Period
1930-31
Weight
Approx 150lbs
History
A cabin was built on my families property in 1931. During the remodel of the property, this stove was removed. It was an original from the early '30's.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Re: 1930-31 Pot-Bellied Stove
From what I understand, the stove would have been installed new around 1931 when the cabin was built. The stove is a "pot-belly" stove, black cast-iron, with the markings "Bucks Oak" and "65B" on the front of it. I'm in the process of cleaning the stove to see if I can uncover any additional markings. As I research the name Buck's from that time frame, I'm uncovering a lot of information on the "Gompers v Bucks Stove & Range Company" trials that went all the way to the Supreme Court in the early 1910's. There also seems to be a few company's that were located in other states that went by the name of "Buck's Stove", but it appears that the one from St.Louis that was involved in the Supreme Court cases would be the most likely manufacturer of this stove. Are there any experts on antique stoves out there? If so, I'm wondering if you have any knowledge of the company, their history and/or demise, and ultimately whether there would be any marketability for a classic stove like this. As I get it cleaned up, I'd be glad to send you some pictures to help identify it.