ComputerHunter.org

 

The Value of Antique Wood Stoves


Antique wood stoves provide decoration and can still be used for heating and cooking. Stoves from as long ago as the 1870's are available for purchase in antique stores and over the Internet. Antique wood stoves are collector's items that are very valuable to some people. They are also great additions to restored homes, hotels, or museums.

There are many different types of antique wood stoves available. Some of the most popular types are Victorian models and pot bellied stoves.

Victorian wood stoves are made of cast iron and feature a wood-burning oven. They were often used for cooking and were usually kept in the kitchen. They are often large and rectangular; some have shelves and ledges above the oven that are used for storage. Victorian wood stoves are often elaborately decorated, with silver and gold inlays complimenting the iron body.

Pot belly wood stoves are shorter, squatter and smaller, and can be distinguished by their barrel-shaped body. Pot belly stoves have a round oven in the center of the body. These stoves are usually less elaborate than Victorian stoves, but they are still decorated with engravings and designs.

Many antique wood stoves are still in working order. People often use these stoves to cook food or heat their homes. The basic designs of most types of wood stoves have not been changed much over the last century, so people who use antique wood stoves are not giving up any type of modern convenience.

Antique wood stoves look great in hotels with a historic décor. Many tourist attractions such as museums and old restored homes have antique wood stoves on display.

Antique wood stoves are valuable for several reasons. They are rare, making them collector's items. Most of them are still functional and they can add authenticity to historically themed hotels and tourist spots.

Wood Stoves Info provides detailed information about outdoor and antique wood stoves, wood-pellet stoves, and wood cook stoves, as well as wood stove inserts, installation, and manufacturers. Wood Stoves Info is affiliated with Business Plans by Growthink.







Google News - Top Stories

BBC News

Hurricane Ike pounds Caribbean, worries US
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
Cuban fishermen secure a boat before the arrival of Ike. Government efforts, including massive evacuations, appear to have prevented fatalities in recent storms.
Video: Raw Video: Ike Nearing Fla.'s Key West AssociatedPress
Ike kills dozens, heads toward Florida, Gulf Coast Newsday
Seattle Times - Chicago Tribune - Bloomberg - guardian.co.uk
all 5,429 news articles


Times Online

Global Stocks Rise on Fannie, Freddie Takeover; Treasuries Drop
Bloomberg - 39 minutes ago
By Michael Patterson Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks rose in Europe and Asia, sending the MSCI World Index to its biggest gain since July, on speculation the US government's takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will shore up the mortgage market.
Video: US takes over mortgage giants - 08 Sep 08 AlJazeeraEnglish
Dollar mixed after Fannie, Freddie rescue MarketWatch
Forbes - International Herald Tribune - Wall Street Journal - BBC News
all 4,689 news articles


Washington Post

Russia opposes EU monitoring in Georgia
The Associated Press - 30 minutes ago
MOSCOW (AP) - A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Moscow is against an independent European Union monitoring mission in Georgia.
Sarkozy to demand Russian pullout from Georgia USA Today
Hague considers Georgia's claims of Russian human rights abuse RIA Novosti
Reuters - The Press Association - Civil Georgia - Times Online
all 1,389 news articles


Washington Post

US Attack Kills Several in Pakistan
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By JANE PERLEZ and PIR ZUBAIR SHAH ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Four missiles fired from an American pilotless drone aircraft Monday hit a large compound in North Waziristan belonging to one of Pakistan’s most prominent Taliban leaders, ...
Several explosions in Pakistan's northwest kill 6 Washington Post
US kill six in attack on Taliban commander's house in Pakistan guardian.co.uk
AFP - PRESS TV - Reuters - People's Daily Online
all 149 news articles


The Age

New Pakistan President Will Face `Struggling' Economy (Update2)
Bloomberg - 46 minutes ago
By James Rupert Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan's Asif Ali Zardari is set to take over as president of a country with the world's riskiest debt, the weakest currency in its history and a stock market so depressed that the exchange ordered a freeze on ...
Video: Inside Story-Pakistan's New President-Sept 7, Part 1 AlJazeeraEnglish
PAKISTAN: Zardari - Victim of Many Prejudices Inter Press Service
Economist - Jerusalem Post - Times Online - Financial Times
all 3,722 news articles

Google
 

Copyright © 2006 Computer Hunter - A Division of Arthur´s Job Base