Posted 5 years ago
Miksss
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I can read the word special but there is another word above it. Can anyone identify this stove? Is it worth restoring?
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Posted 5 years ago
Miksss
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I can read the word special but there is another word above it. Can anyone identify this stove? Is it worth restoring?
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Nice stove!!! Great detail. Do you have the covers? Would look great even if it's not used as a stove!!! I love cast iron!!!! Welcome to CW!!
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That is a Quad Special Parlor stove. Should be a number on it. Made in Columbus, Ohio. Does it have a fixed grate or a shaker grate? Be careful with it as you go forth, some of these in good condition go for thousands.
Here is a refurbished example.
https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-495354/antique-cast-iron-gas-parlor-stove-quad-special-no24.html
I'm not sure on the fixed grate or shaker grate - what is the difference? I'll try and google that so I can answer it better...lol I'm still searching for the lids for the top but I have two huge buildings that are packed to the ceiling so there is still hope of finding them. thank you for all your help !
It’s beautiful- I hope you will get it fixed up and post the results someday!
Miksss a fixed grate is used on a wood stove while a shaker grate is used on a coal stove. You didn't show pictures of the sides so we can't tell if it is a shaker. Shakers have a place on the side where you put a handle and shake the grate so the embers fall into the ash pan. A good many of these Quads were converted to gas when natural gas became available.
Hello! I just purchased a stove like this today. I thought it was complete, but in fact after research (where I found this newsletter) I discovered it is actually missing 3 pieces. How do I find the names of the parts I am missing? Is there an online outlet for stove parts? (Miksss, did you ever restore your stove?) Thanks so much!