HISTORY

early 20th century/art NOUVEAU MONTHERME LAVAL DIEU MULTIFUEL BLACK ENAMEL stove 
We can first spot an almost identical version in this 1928 catalogue 

saving industrial art heritage.

DESIGN
​ This stove is a very handsome and sturdy piece of industrial design by one of the most famous French stove foundries.This was an extremely popular model which can still be found in use and as decoration across France due to both it's popularity and it's sturdy construction, clever & stylish design and the very high quality of materials used.
In terms of efficiency this stove top of it's class for the era 
  • It has enamel extending all around the back so is perfect for a central position or set further into the room which increases the heat output.
  • top hinges upward for cooking on. 
  • ​The double walled construction with open latticed designs, allows hot air to flow up through the two layers and circulate through the room faster, acting as a natural fan system. 
The efficiency of this model was never tested for CO2 output as it left the market decades before the introduction of such standards

RENOVATION

I have
Rubbed down and painted all the interior & exterior steel box cast-iron shell & parts using 900°c stove enamel paint, laquer 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.

CONDITION

in overall good condition with only slight wear around the fire box door,please see photos.
 There are no cracked warped or missing parts.
​ It is very suitable for use as a woodstove, multifuel stove and It will give decades of useful service.

DESCRIPTION
This is a MULTIFUEL STOVE and is  also suitable for conversion to electric or use with bio-ethanol burners
Top loading and can be used with either wood or coal/anthracite.
This model is an extremely well constructed and fully functional antique stove.
It is a medium sized stove & will produce a maximum 6KW 
Vitreous ENAMEL Black coloured CAST IRON exterior
Cast-Iron/ Steel interior firebox 
Original firebricks.
Hinged  lid to reveal the top firebox for cooking on with two rings for two heat options
When the exterior stove cast iron lid is closed the top of the stove can be used as a bain marie. 
All these features work perfectly.
This stove is will take Wood, Compressed wood blocks.    It will accept logs up to 20cm diameter, 25cm long AND ALL CLEAN SMOKELESS SOLID FUEL
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