Manufacturer

Francis Arnold

Material

iron
wood
mica

Purpose

This stove was strong enough to last many hours under intense heat. The food that was placed in it was meant to cook slowly for a long period of time such as in stews and soups. The pressure created from the heat within the closed pot softened the meats and vegetables for this purpose.

Creation Date

1850 – 1899

Date Details

According to The Basic Book of Antiques (Michael 278), oil lanterns and stoves surrounded with a mica insert began to become popular at the beginning of the nineteenth century and continued in popularity up to the introduction of electricity much later in the century. In addition, at some point during the industrial Revolution, the mica was replaced with glass. Based on the structure and form of this lamp, it probably utilized kerosene as its ignition oil and therefore was mostly likely employed between the mid-nineteenth century, confirmed via the patent date of 1854, and the end of the 1800's.

Marks/Inscription

Arnolds Combined Stove & Lantern - Patented 1854

Kitchen Artifact ID

K147