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# Stove 1. A Cast Iron and Ceramic Tile Parlor Stove. Design D. Manufactured by the Groveland Foundry of Dighton Mass. Marked: "The Low Art Tile Works." The tiles were made by J.G. and J.F. Low Art Tile Works Chelsea Mass USA Copyrighted by J.G. & J.F. Low 1885. Size: The main section is 34" tall to the top of the finial x 19.5" wide and 17" deep; the base adds another 7" to the total height. Condition: there are 7 ceramic roundels missing, mostly from the base; the interior including the fleur-de lys 'stone' interior appears to be intact; there are several tile roundel cracks and the base frame that independently supports the stove has had restoration and needs addition repairs thought the cast iron elements are there; there is screen behind the lions which may or may not be original. This stove is in restorable condition. This item has been sold.
The back side of the stove
One the reverse of the tiles is the incised information: J.G. and J.F. Low Art Tile Works Chelsea Mass USA Copyright by J.G. & J.F. Low 1885.
View of the top ceramic section
View of one of the Chelsea ceramic side panels.
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