ebinmaine 67,593 #1 Posted November 11, 2020 Well ladies and gentlemen what we have here is a parlor stove that was made out of melted metal way back in 1886 in Bangor Maine. It's a New Clarion Number 3. Cast by Wood Bishop & Co. The base measures roughly 20" front to back, 25 or 26 wide and about 28" high including the legs. Her plans are to do some research to see what it needs for restoration. Possibly add some fire bricks or sand. Clean up the exterior surface and "season" it properly back to original. If you have any comments questions or advice please feel free to post away... 8 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #2 Posted November 11, 2020 Black cat stove polish 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #3 Posted November 11, 2020 It shouldn’t take much, looks perfect! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #4 Posted November 11, 2020 Excellent! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,016 #5 Posted November 11, 2020 Izenglass windows in that door? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #6 Posted November 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: Izenglass windows in that door? Mica. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,016 #7 Posted November 11, 2020 Well, I've learned two things this evening: 1 - the correct spelling is eisenglass, not izenglass. 2 - eisenglass was made from fish swim bladders. I always thought it was very thin mica. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #8 Posted November 11, 2020 Absolutely beautiful. Beautifully designed and incredibly detailed castings. That is not just a stove, its a work of art. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #9 Posted November 11, 2020 I will get some pics, I pulled an old 1800s stove out of clean up. It was made in reading pa. The old man restored it. It's a non use piece/decoration lots of cool casting parts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #10 Posted November 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, formariz said: work of art Words right out of Trina's mouth as well. Her words "it's pretty spectacular" I'm really looking forward to seeing what she does with it. It will add a LOT of character to the upstairs great room. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #11 Posted November 11, 2020 7 hours ago, jabelman said: I will get some pics, I pulled an old 1800s stove out of clean up. It was made in reading pa. The old man restored it. It's a non use piece/decoration lots of cool casting parts Looking forward to that. 7 hours ago, 8ntruck said: Well, I've learned two things this evening: 1 - the correct spelling is eisenglass, not izenglass. 2 - eisenglass was made from fish swim bladders. I always thought it was very thin mica. The town I grew up in, Athol Massachusetts, had a mica mine. I've never seen it but I guess to this day it has little pieces one can pick out. I suppose they were all around back in the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,598 #12 Posted November 11, 2020 Beautiful! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #13 Posted November 11, 2020 a cold wet fall day , sitting in the parlor , feet up , watching it change to light snow , we can all add our own experiences , amazing piece of work , pete 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,759 #14 Posted November 11, 2020 @ebinmaine So I'm guessing she pulled rank on your project! What was it named Col... It's been so long I can't remember it. Then again as if I have any room to talk with my Suburban project. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #15 Posted November 11, 2020 1 minute ago, oliver2-44 said: @ebinmaine So I'm guessing she pulled rank on your project! What was it named Col... It's been so long I can't remember it. Then again as if I have any room to talk with my Suburban project. Pulled rank he says. Pulled rank?? Let's all take a moment and remember what BBT stands for, shall we? That there is a woman person that you do not question. HAHAHAHA! I do vaguely remember this project that you're bringing up..... Well in all honesty she's at home enjoying a much-needed project day so I think it's safe to assume that that stove is going to look very different by the time I get there later. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #16 Posted November 12, 2020 I got this response from the previous owner of the stove yesterday and thought I would share it with you folks... Eric and Trina ,thank you for the link to the Toro forum website ( which I have had bookmarked for a couple of years now I think ) . I will be following your progress with great interest. Here is a picture of your parlor stove in it's previous location at the camp one Christmas a number of years ago. If you would like to post it on your forum feel free to do so. I am very glad to see that Trina will breath new life in into such a wonderful " work of art " . Thanks again, Bob 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #17 Posted November 12, 2020 Bob, if you are following this, know that Trina (who’s been dubbed BBT) is a master at this stuff, among so many other skills! EB, he’s a great guy! All kidding aside, they are great folks and you can rest assured they’ll take great care of your camp stove! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #18 Posted November 12, 2020 @pullstart I took a print screen of your above response and sent it to BBT. She said that was very flattering and very much appreciated. Thanks mister 🤠 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #19 Posted November 12, 2020 Any of those pics taken with a new to her camera??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #20 Posted November 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Any of those pics taken with a new to her camera??? Not those Jim but she has been messing with the white one and is VERY impressed with the zoom capabilities. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #21 Posted November 16, 2020 Couple progress pics in the stove. The first one is after wirebrushing. Second is following a wash in acetone. Trina says she'll wash it again then season it. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #22 Posted November 21, 2020 Got replacement pieces for the metal grating in the door. 2 X 3 foot piece of perforated steel from Lowe's. Cut and trimmed... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #23 Posted November 21, 2020 Not sure what it is, but the glow of a fire in the stove makes me feel even warmer! Our Jotül #3 is (vintage 1986, only a hundred years newer, haha!) also has a window. Great to see your restoration. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #24 Posted November 21, 2020 Just now, Handy Don said: Not sure what it is, but the glow of a fire in the stove makes me feel even warmer! Our Jotül #3 is (vintage 1986, only a hundred years newer, haha!) also has a window. Great to see your restoration. Here's the stove we're taking out. It'll be set aside for future use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #25 Posted November 24, 2020 Trina started in with the polish this evening. Here's what she's using and the high tech applicator. Here's a great shot of the top door being done in great contrast to the area next to it. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
