HISTORYBrachet Richard & Cie of LYON & Paris foundry 1883 - 1933 early 20th century/art NOUVEAU Richard Brachet & Cie SPHINX in green enamel *rare - this foundry made only a few models of stove, across a short period, being a specialist in ovens the colour is also very unusual and particularly beautiful this model is in excellent condition featuring IN the 1930 catalogue with the classic motifs of the period. |
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DESIGN |
The motifs are reliefs and cut-out cast iron work: classic floral designs, made into Romano-Grecian borders and centre pieces of delicate basket-weave and Grecian lines.
A classically styled architectural antique A sturdy construction, clever & stylish design and high quality of materials used. In terms of efficiency this stove top of it's class for the era
RENOVATIONI have
Replaced the MICA WINDOW & door tape. Rubbed down and painted all the interior & exterior steel box cast-iron shell & parts using 900°c stove enamel paint or stove blacking where appropriate Lit the stove to check for leaks and seal the enamel paints used. Original firebrick in situ not needing replacing. |