Posted 11 years ago
mgp
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Found this stove in my fathers house years ago. Can anybody tell me about it, era, etc. Imprinted on the top is T292 Mogul. On one side there are two holes that look like pipes might have been attached.
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If I remember correctly this was made for Montgomery Wards. I am thinking it is pre WWII. I'd have to hunt a bit to find the foundry that made it and I may not be right about the Montgomery Wards but about 75% sure.
Thanks - that gives me a direction to start in. Any idea what it could have been used for? What are the "water" pipe holes on the side used for? A form of making hot water? Someone thought it might have been used to wash cloths.
As I said above I am reasonably sure this was a Wards product. I can't recall the foundry but try researching Lakeside foundry and/or Enterprise foundry then use the Mogul name & number. I think both foundries were in Chicago but not positive. If I am right then this stove (assuming it isn't a repro) is quite old. I think possibly 1920's give or take ten or fifteen years. I don't see the holes you refer to so can't comment. Wards stoves don't have the value of a Glenwood or many others but they are collectable. I can't research it right now but will do so if nobody else can respond earlier.
This was made by Lakeside foundry in Erie, PA. ( 1904 - 1920 ) for Montgomery Ward. It was also called the Jack 292 and also Wards Laundry stove. It would burn either wood or coal. Modeled like a Sun 295 series stove.
Thanks for commenting. I did research it and found the same as fhrjr2 noted. It was made by Lakeside Foundry. No writing on my front door. I tried to sell mine on ebay, not much interest. I think because I'm not interested in shipping it. I just listed it on Craigslist and have gotten a few hits so I'll see where it goes.
Hello, I ran into this post while researching this exact item. Thank you for sharing the information about it! I would have tried cooking on it ha ha. Could not figure out what the threaded holes were on the left side but I know now.
Can anyone tell me if restoring it might de-value the piece? Or best to leave mine the rustic rusty condition? I will also see if I can post some pictures.
I seriously doubt some restoration will hurt any value unless you break something. Use a wire brush on bad spots, follow that with a rub with fine steel wool all over. Go to the hardware store and buy some Rutland Stove black and apply that with a soft cloth evenly all over start at the top and work downward so you can correct dribbles as you work. Don't use paint use the Rutland Stove Black. It isn't expensive.