The world of antique stoves has had its high-stakes moments and cross-country races for rare finds, but after a half-century of building and polishing his collection, Gunsolus says it is all but ...

Sometimes the tide goes in the reverse direction, as with the antique bed ... circa 1895-1905.Courtesy of the collector Q. We would like to have this parlor stove considered for your column.

A: The name "Magic Chef" is magic indeed to those who are interested in quality vintage stoves. Magic Chef went into business in St. Louis in 1881, started by Louis and Charles Stockstrom ...

Q: We are in the process of selling the family home. There is an old stove, which was in the house when my grandfather bought it in the 1950s. It is marked "Bengal Stove" and "The Floyd-Wells Company.

Once pieces are missing, value must be discounted. Further, the number of collectors of portable cooking stoves is very small. Besides the local market in and around Janeville, your stove’s ...

Q: We are in the process of selling the family home. There is an old stove, which was in the house when my grandfather bought it in the 1950s. It is marked "Bengal Stove" and "The Floyd-Wells Company.