Rathbone Sard & Co Acorn Stove

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Leo

Clevemont wrote: ↑

Fri. Jun. 26, 2020 2:05 am

Thanks everyone for your thoughts! I started to reach out to some antique stove retailers to see what they would offer for it and their first question is usually, “how much do you want for it?” My response is always, “I have no clue what it is worth! Can you just make me an offer?” I’m not quite sure yet what I’m going to do with the stove. I’m actually partial to keeping it as it looks like it might be fun to use, but I’m afraid of the learning curve as I’ve just used modern appliances all my life. I would need to get an education on what all the different things do. Not gonna lie, it does look a little intimidating! If I could get $5k+ I think I would just sell it but below that, I might just try it out for a bit first while doing some more research on the antique stove market.

I think you are on to something there. Consider that if you sold it now, then later wanted to recreate what you got, you'd have to source one, decide to buy it, get it there and into the kitchen, have the gas line connected. You can always sell it later, and by then may have a better idea of what its worth and what you want for it.

Considering what tsb said, and what you said about learning curve, maybe you could call the closest restoration/dealer and ask if they know how to operate an antique gas range like yours, and if they do, ask what they would charge to come and show you how to operate it. AND / OR start asking around for someone who does know about how to operate one that might show you. (like what LeoinRI said)

Just my opinion not telling you what to do.

Not difficult to use. Works very much like a modern gas stove. You adjust the cooking temps and flame by turning the valve handle.

For gas stoves without pilot lights you just use a match or BBQ grill lighter held next to the burner then turn on the valve for that burner.

But before using, check every pipe connection and valve for leaks using soapy water. The valves have a special grease to help seal them. That dries out with age and use. The valves can be rebuilt.

The pipe connections can be sealed with plumber's Teflon putty.

Paul

Another HotPoint 6 burner/dual oven electric range, on eBay for $950. No advertised dents on this one.
I still think it is overpriced though, but much more realistic.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Hotpoint-Electri ... 4155117965

Clevemont, keep us informed, inquiring minds want to know.

Update here. I’m going to keep and use for the foreseeable future. Excited to learn how to use and cook with it. I plan on getting a specialist to make sure that everything is in good order and am considering a full restoration so that it is a centerpiece in our home. FYI, I’m in Los Angeles. Thanks, all!

Nice, I'm thinkin ya won't be sorry C!