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Post by indiantown 1 » Fri. Mar. 11, 2016 3:21 pm

I just got a Tennessee Stove Works no 316 nay idea on age and value of this stove very nice shape

 
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Post by SWPaDon » Fri. Mar. 11, 2016 3:52 pm

Welcome to the forum. Please post detailed pictures of your stove inside and out.

 
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Post by indiantown 1 » Fri. Mar. 11, 2016 8:07 pm

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Post by SWPaDon » Fri. Mar. 11, 2016 8:16 pm

The part of the cast iron stove itself that can be seen doesn't appear to have any cracks. You would need to check the rest of it. Put a bright light inside the firebox, and look everywhere on the outside of the cast iron part for cracks (it's best to do this after dark). What does the back look like where the elbow hooks onto it?

Unless it's an optical illusion, the grates appear to be warped a little. They also look like they might be for wood burning.

Stoves of that style usually sell for about $50 to $250 depending on the location and how bad someone wants one, but that's only if there aren't any cracks.


 
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Post by michaelanthony » Fri. Mar. 11, 2016 8:21 pm

This ad may help you compare stoves and also consider a price for your stove. Keep in mind the heating season is winding down so demand is low. My guess based on the style would be around the mid 1930's to 1950. Your stove reminds me of early sky scrapers, very "Empire-esque"
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Post by indiantown 1 » Fri. Mar. 11, 2016 8:27 pm

I was more interested in the year of the stove if you could help with that

 
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Post by SWPaDon » Fri. Mar. 11, 2016 8:30 pm

Thanks for posting that, Mike. I blew up the pic of the firebox on it, and it appears to have a seperate cast iron firepot in it. That's what looks different about Indiantown 1's pic of his........no firepot, but if one looks close towards the bottom, it looks like there is a support for a firepot that could have been there at one time

 
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Post by SWPaDon » Fri. Mar. 11, 2016 8:33 pm

indiantown 1 wrote:I was more interested in the year of the stove if you could help with that
I think someone said before that those type were made from about 1950 to 1970?????


 
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Post by michaelanthony » Fri. Mar. 11, 2016 8:45 pm

SWPaDon wrote:Thanks for posting that, Mike. I blew up the pic of the firebox on it, and it appears to have a seperate cast iron firepot in it. That's what looks different about Indiantown 1's pic of his........no firepot, but if one looks close towards the bottom, it looks like there is a support for a firepot that could have been there at one time
No problem Don, I see these cabinet stoves often when searching c-list, Sears, Montgomery Ward, and Glenwood to name a few, made these. Cabinet radios were similar in style post WW1 as well. I can't tell if the Tennessee stove has bricks in there or not. :?

 
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Post by ONEDOLLAR » Fri. Mar. 11, 2016 9:01 pm

Is there any kind of Mfg's plate on the back or bottom of the stove by any chance? If YES there very well could be a date on that. Either a testing date or a date of manufacturing. If no plate is present that also can give you an idea of that age of the stove. My "gut" say this unit was probably made between the early 1950's to early 60's. I know that is a 20 year range and doesn't narrow it down too much but for what it is worth that is my gut instinct.

Many of this firms stoves were designed to burn bit coal. Just an fyi.

Here is an older posts from a few years ago about the 308 model. You might find some info to help out in it.

Need Info on Tennessee Stove Works - Model 308

 
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Post by Badger Freezer » Mon. Mar. 21, 2016 2:42 pm

I can almost positively be certain that the stove you have posted is mid-1930's. Give me a few days to check the newspaper archives, but I feel very confident of the time frame. The stove appears very much used, as the grates seem to have rounded finish points. I assume those are tri-grates and the once flipped they become open grating for coal. The stove appears to be in very nice condition externally, but be very much aware of the asbestos fiber that was part of the joint compound, during the assembly. You stove should be disassembled and totally refurbished to the last bolt and have a reputable foundry cast new grates, if you can't find any.
Good luck, I'll be searching for more information and will post it if available.
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Post by stovehospital » Mon. Mar. 21, 2016 6:33 pm

These stoves are 1930's era. They are called parlor furnaces and were great heaters. they have little value to collectors which limits value. On the other hand if you want heat , and lots of it, these run great. As to value, I usually give them away to people in need or sell them at my cost. Usually this is in the$100 to $200 range depending on condition and size.
I have a neighbor with one that has all the colors you would normally see on cupie dolls at a circus. It is huge and I don't have enough friends to et it out of the cellar.
If you plan to use it, make the grates now. They are just not available from any dealer.

 
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Post by indiantown 1 » Fri. Mar. 25, 2016 6:22 am

Than you everyone for the information I knew the stove was old just didn't know how old

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