Antique Cook Stoves

"One of the greatest things is turning a forgotten piece of art into a born again master piece such as with an antique cook stove."

In defining antique coal stoves or antique items, a guideline generally accepted is that it should be atleast over a 100 years old. Obviously then, the antique cook kitchen stove's value rises proportionate to its age.

However, the value of a particular antique coal burning stove differs from individual to individual, the valuation arising from the purpose behind its acquisition.

Where an antique coal stove is merely acquired for its keepsake value or for otherwise exhibiting a prized possession, it need not necessarily conform with the strict emission and other quality parameters enforced by the different governmental agencies.

However, since most consumers today are adopting a change in lifestyle, turning to traditional and environment friendly ways of living, antique coal kitchen stoves are facing increased demand, both for its aesthetic and functional value.

When opting for lifestyle change, switching to old and traditional ways of living and cooking, these antique coal stoves will necessarily have to be examined for its suitability in the modern home, which tends to be built airtight and perhaps with little attention to the flow of convection currents, a factor necessary for efficient and complete combustion of coal or wood fuel.

Likewise, the total absence of chimneys and other venting systems may render it difficult, if not impossible to operate these old and antique stoves, which are not only meant for homes with wide open spaces, but also require a proper chimney and appropriate house design to facilitate the free flow of air, without which, burning coal or wood may not only fill the house with smoke, but may also pose hazards to health and even life.