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WESTMINISTER Belgian RARE MODEL in Burgundy Red
ART NOVEAU MULTIFUEL

HISTORY

From as early as 1928 the famous Belgian LE FRANCO BELGE "L.F.B." foundry designed new, efficient, innovative models with a distinctly ART DECO style.
This breathtakingly sleek Westminster 495 model, from  foundry LFB is
seen first in their 1930 
catalogue.
It cost 640 francs including the footplate and 620 without 
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DESIGN

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​ This stove is a very handsome and sturdy piece of industrial design by one of the most famous Belgian stove foundries. LFB Le Franco Belge is still operating.

This was a high end model which can still be found in use and as decoration across  Belgium and France due to 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 
  • the firebox and flu are designed to encourage secondary burn of smoke and particulates which makes fuel efficient and lower pollution
  • 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 fabulous condition
​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.
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DESCRIPTION

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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 smokeless anthracite.
This model is an extremely well constructed and fully functional antique stove.
It is a large sized stove & will produce a maximum 10KW 
Vitreous ENAMEL Burgundy coloured CAST IRON exterior
Cast-Iron/ Steel interior firebox 
Original firebricks.
Hinged  lid to reveal the top firebox for cooking on
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 and smokeless solid fuel.    It will accept logs up to 20cm diameter, 25cm long AND ALL CLEAN SMOKELESS SOLID FUEL
Width 68cm 
Depth 43cm 
HEIGHT 
70cm height with door open 95cm
flue pipe 110mm

Le Franco Belge LFB Westminster Burgundy Multifuel

£1,450.00
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  • ALL STOVES
    • Art Nouveau
    • Art Deco
    • Classical
    • VINTAGE
    • previous STOVES sold
  • YOUR STOVE
    • FAQ's
    • IMPROVE EFFICIENCY
    • MODERN REFURBISHED eco DESIGNS
    • FRENCH INSTALLATION PROJECTS
    • Fitting & Safety
    • CHOSING WHICH MODEL
    • FUELS >
      • GAS/ELECTRIC CONVERSION
      • BIO FUEL
  • ORDERING
    • DELIVERY
    • PAYMENT & pricing
  • About Us
    • CONTACT us
    • REVIEWS
    • Charity support
    • Blog
  • SPARE PARTS
  • ROSE_MARIE multifuel Plum