Heater - Cast iron - Antique Gas Radiator
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An antique four‑column gas parlor heater dating to 1890–1910, in Art Nouveau style with a black glass and bronze patinated cast iron base and top, measuring 80 cm high by 45 cm wide and 20 cm deep in good condition and sold as a decorative historical piece.
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An elegant and highly decorative antique Victorian/Art Nouveau four-column gas parlor heater, dating to around 1890–1910.
This rare domestic heating stove features a striking dual-tone aesthetic: contrast black vertical heating cylinders paired with richly detailed gilt/bronze-finished cast iron base, ornate claw-style feet, and a heavy matching top canopy.
Each of the four columns is embellished with ornate brass-toned framed inserts featuring decorative textured panels (designed to glow with ambient light when lit). The base features intricate scrollwork and retains its original side gas valve and control key.
Heaters of this style were manufactured by premium late-Victorian and early Edwardian makers (such as W.M. Crane / Vulcan, Cleveland Foundry Co. / Puritan, or European manufacturers like Falks and Valor). Today, these pieces are highly sought-after for interior design, industrial decor, or antique restoration.
Design Features:
4-column design with lattice cross-ventilation cutouts at the top.
Gold/bronze-patinated cast iron base and top frame with elaborate floral and scroll motif ornamentations.
Original gas shut-off valve/key attached at the side.
Four ornate feet supporting the structure.
Condition Report:
Overall Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age (approx. 115–135 years old).
Structure: Complete structure with original frame, feet, and decorative column inserts.
Finish: Beautiful authentic patina with minor age-related wear, oxidation, and light surface marks that enhance its character.
Functionality: Sold as a historical collectors' piece and decorative item. Gas functionality has not been tested; professional inspection/restoration is recommended prior to any operational gas connection.
Dimensions:
Width: 45 cm;
Depth: 20 cm;
Height: 80 cm.
An elegant and highly decorative antique Victorian/Art Nouveau four-column gas parlor heater, dating to around 1890–1910.
This rare domestic heating stove features a striking dual-tone aesthetic: contrast black vertical heating cylinders paired with richly detailed gilt/bronze-finished cast iron base, ornate claw-style feet, and a heavy matching top canopy.
Each of the four columns is embellished with ornate brass-toned framed inserts featuring decorative textured panels (designed to glow with ambient light when lit). The base features intricate scrollwork and retains its original side gas valve and control key.
Heaters of this style were manufactured by premium late-Victorian and early Edwardian makers (such as W.M. Crane / Vulcan, Cleveland Foundry Co. / Puritan, or European manufacturers like Falks and Valor). Today, these pieces are highly sought-after for interior design, industrial decor, or antique restoration.
Design Features:
4-column design with lattice cross-ventilation cutouts at the top.
Gold/bronze-patinated cast iron base and top frame with elaborate floral and scroll motif ornamentations.
Original gas shut-off valve/key attached at the side.
Four ornate feet supporting the structure.
Condition Report:
Overall Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age (approx. 115–135 years old).
Structure: Complete structure with original frame, feet, and decorative column inserts.
Finish: Beautiful authentic patina with minor age-related wear, oxidation, and light surface marks that enhance its character.
Functionality: Sold as a historical collectors' piece and decorative item. Gas functionality has not been tested; professional inspection/restoration is recommended prior to any operational gas connection.
Dimensions:
Width: 45 cm;
Depth: 20 cm;
Height: 80 cm.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
12 kg
Iron type
Cast iron
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
Antique Gas Radiator
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Glass, Iron
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Black, Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
80 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1890-1910
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