Bradley & Hubbard Lamp Oil Stove

Q: Can you tell us what this was used for? It has been part of my brother's and my lives for at least 65 years. As children, we thought it looked rather evil. The bowl is metal but not magnetic like the black areas, which I assume are cast iron. The top collar is removable, […]

Royal Esther Toy Stove

Q: I recently bought this cast-iron salesman's sample stove manufactured by Mt. Penn Stove Works. It is 16 inches high, 20 inches wide, and 9 1/2 inches deep. It came with a teapot, frying pan, griddle, iron, and two baking pans. There is some damage across the top. Can you give me any information and […]