Stoves Collection

Advert for the Radiation New World Gas Cooker 1933
Radiation porcelain enamelled New World Gas Cookers, the only gas cookers with regulo control. Ask to see the unrivalled Radiation New World Gas cooker at your gas showrooms

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers 1938
Providing ample accommodation for all the food and untensils required in cooking for a family of 6 to 8. This is one of the popular Main gas cookers obtainable in all-enamel

Page of Victorian adverts - 1890
Various adverts for The Graphic, May 1890. May 1890

Advert / Enameline Polish
ENAMELINE STOVE POLISH for polishing stoves, grates, ranges, etc

Advert Gas Stove Acme
Acme Gas Stoves - " No thank you, Mr Soot!"

Advertisement for Musgraves Stoves used for cooking in homes
5311737 Advertisement for Musgraves Stoves used for cooking in homes; (add.info.: Advertisement for Musgraves Stoves used for cooking in homes. 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

New letter boxes erected in London being mistaken for heating stoves. Cartoon from Punch, London, March 1855. Engraving
538334 New letter boxes erected in London being mistaken for heating stoves. Cartoon from Punch, London, March 1855. Engraving; (add.info)

'Rippingille's Stoves, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Rippingille's Stoves, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Roadside ranch camp owned by opposer to Resettlement Administration's Kern County migrant... 1936
Roadside ranch camp owned by large grower who is opposed to Resettlement Administration's Kern County migrant camp. California

Interior of a working class home 1920
Decor of early 1910s working class home, but photograph taken near the end or just after the First World War, showing carpeted floor, wallpaper, photographs in frames and ornaments on shelving

Advert for Rippingilles oil warming stoves 1890
Made of cast-iron these four decorative oil-warming stoves are odourless, smokeless, portable, safe and easy to clean. Available at ironmonagers. Date: 1890

Improved gas cooking and heating range. Date: 1862

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The Parlour Stove, c. 1900 (oil on board)
446506 The Parlour Stove, c.1900 (oil on board) by Davies, Arthur F. (fl.c.1900); Private Collection; © Charles Plante Fine Arts

Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho)
2778204 Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some border soldiers)

In the kitchen, 1891 (oil on canvas)
5906496 In the kitchen, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Ancher, Anna Kirstine (1859-1935); 35x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: I kjokkenent); Photo © O. Vaering

A proposal (bodycolour on paper)
5906503 A proposal (bodycolour on paper) by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 38x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Et frieri); Photo © O. Vaering

Prangs Aids for Object Teaching - The Kitchen, 1874 (colour litho)
1123859 Prangs Aids for Object Teaching - The Kitchen, 1874 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Englishmen in Colorado (engraving)
729002 Englishmen in Colorado (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Englishmen in Colorado - fishing for breakfast)

Taking Physick, 1800 (coloured engraving)
2632324 Taking Physick, 1800 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Comforts of a Rumford Stove, 1800 (coloured engraving)
2632289 The Comforts of a Rumford Stove, 1800 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A first view of Practical Chemistry begun in the Universal Magazine in December 1747
XJF354298 A first view of Practical Chemistry begun in the Universal Magazine in December 1747 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Valor stove
From an advertisement for Valor stoves ringers from the 1930s Date: 1931

Advert, Gas Cooking Stove, Kingston-upon-Thames Gas Company, Thames Street, Surrey. 1902

J Bradwell, plumber, brass and iron founder, whitesmith and bell hanger, trade card (coloured engraving)
731624 J Bradwell, plumber, brass and iron founder, whitesmith and bell hanger, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Bradwell, plumber)

Advertisement (litho)
3651345 Advertisement (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement. Illustration for the Orient Line Guide edited by W J Loftie (3rd edn, Sampson Low)

Advert, Laurieston Iron Co, Falkirk, Scotland
Advert for Laurieston Iron Co, makers of Ranges, Stoves, Fireplaces, etc, Falkirk, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Dobbie, Forbes & Co, Ironfounders, Scotland
Advert for Dobbie, Forbes & Co, Ironfounders and American Stove Manufacturers, Larbert, Scotland. 1905

Fireplaces, Hearths, Grates and Kerbs. 19th century

Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709909 Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

Nicholas Nickleby: Nicholas and Smike, 1867 (engraving)
2563247 Nicholas Nickleby: Nicholas and Smike, 1867 (engraving) by Darley, F.O.C. & Hinshelwood, R. (19th century); 13x10 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Caption: " Hush)

Old-Fashioned Stove and Oven, 1925 (colour litho)
2629965 Old-Fashioned Stove and Oven, 1925 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Quiet (engraving)
2773421 Quiet (engraving) by Marks, Henry Stacey (1829-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quiet. Illustration for the Illustrated Times)

"Ideal"incandescent fuel stove with flue (litho)
6006714 " Ideal" incandescent fuel stove with flue (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ideal" incandescent fuel stove with flue)

Tiled stove dating 1550 (chromolitho)
964312 Tiled stove dating 1550 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilian furnishings (ameublement civil), tiled stove

Calendar with a variety of kitchen implements (colour litho)
982465 Calendar with a variety of kitchen implements (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

What does Mr Darwin say now? (chromolitho)
3105228 What does Mr Darwin say now? (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What does Mr Darwin say now)

Among the most lively curiosity was held in Budapest the contest of the queens of the house (colour litho)
2778048 Among the most lively curiosity was held in Budapest the contest of the queens of the house (colour litho) by Beltrame

William Plowman, general and furnishing ironmonger, trade card (engraving)
731587 William Plowman, general and furnishing ironmonger, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Plowman)

Notice to smokers and chewers, published by N. Currier, New York, c. 1840-50 (litho)
AQS336766 Notice to smokers and chewers, published by N. Currier, New York, c.1840-50 (litho) by Currier, Nathaniel (1813-88); 29x41 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1622994 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by Crowquill, Alfred (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

The Pleasures of Hope (engraving)
1590786 The Pleasures of Hope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pleasures of Hope. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 December 1881)

Chocolat Magniez-Baussart trade card (chromolitho)
963951 Chocolat Magniez-Baussart trade card (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolat Magniez-Baussart trade card)

The International Smoke Abatement Exhibition at South Kensington (engraving)
1054786 The International Smoke Abatement Exhibition at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

making Palinca
Andrei Nicolas - The Traveler

Advert for Novelty Stoves Co. 1899
Aluminum and nickel finish oil stove, with no smoke or odour. Date: 1899

Advertisement Stove Cat Appliance
Seated Cat, Garland Stoves and Ranges, Trade Card, circa 1880. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG)

Page of Victorian adverts for household items 1888
Selection page of Victorian household hardware items for everyday use. 1888

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Step back in time and explore the evolution through captivating vintage advertisements. From the elegant Victorian era to the innovative 1930s, these glimpses into history showcase the importance of this essential household item. In 1890, a page of Victorian adverts transports us to an era where they were not just functional but also considered a symbol of status and sophistication. Amongst various household items, one can spot an advert for "The Parlour Stove" from around 1900, depicted beautifully in oil on board. This piece of art captures the charm and warmth that stoves brought into homes during that period. Fast forward to 1920, when an interior photograph reveals a working-class home with a stove at its heart. In winter's grip, as gardens lay dormant outside, families relied on their trusty stove for sustenance and comfort. The improved gas cooking and heating range introduced in 1862 revolutionized how people cooked their meals while keeping their homes cozy. By 1888, Wright & Butler Limited petroleum stoves offered an alternative fuel source for those without access to gas lines or electricity. These portable stoves provided flexibility in cooking arrangements and allowed individuals to adapt even during challenging times. As technology advanced further into the early twentieth century, companies like Radiation New World Gas Cooker (1933) and Main Mainstat (1938) proudly advertised their modern gas cookers. These sleek appliances promised efficiency and convenience as they embraced the dawn of a new era. Not only did stoves serve practical purposes; they also required maintenance. Advertisements such as Enameline Polish reminded homeowners about preserving both functionality and aesthetics by keeping their beloved stoves shining bright. Dobble Forbes & Co (1888) showcased sturdy yet stylish ranges suitable for any kitchen decor while Acme Gas Stove enticed customers with its cutting-edge design features—an embodiment of progress itself. Through these historical snapshots captured in advertisements, we witness the transformative power of stoves.