Miniature stoves
often came with tiny accessories.
Miniature, cast iron nickel plated stoves were made from the late 1800s up to the 1950s. They were used as salesman samples, window displays and toys. The stoves were manufactured by many different companies including Ideal, Kenton, McClary's and Karr.
Stove Details
Miniature stoves were made of cast iron from highly detailed molds. Sometimes the whole stove was then plated in nickel. Usually, just parts of the stove or its trim were nickel-plated. The stoves ranged in size from 10 inches to 30 inches across. They were finely cast with sharp details and intricate decoration.
Toy Stoves
Toy miniature stoves were made by major toy companies. Their name is usually stamped into the stove. They can be found in original boxes confirming their intended use as toys. There is confusion among collectors about tell if a miniature stove is a toy, salesman model or advertising prop. The toy stoves had many movable parts and often came with many accessories.
Salesman Samples
Salesman sample, miniature, cast iron, nickel-plated stoves were exact reproductions of actual stove models for sale. The tiny stoves were carried door to door and shown by salesmen to potential customers. These stoves were working versions of the full size stoves. They were sometimes used by young girls as toys to learn the basics of cooking.
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