So, the stove was finished last week and I am super excited about it.
Originally I tried using naval jelly on it to remove the rust, but it actually didn’t do anything. At all. So my husband rented a sandblaster! And it worked so well that we now have stove part shapes sandblasted onto our driveway.
But that’s ok.
So anyway, the stove is rust free and painted. And sitting in my dining room.
You want to know what is so special about this stove? Well, I will tell you:
This stove is a Martin Stove & Range Company (Florence, Alabama) wood burning stove. It had been sitting upside-down behind a house in Hurricane Mills, Humphreys County, Tennessee for years. The house it sat behind was a house that my great-great grandmother Margaret Elizabeth “Lizzie” Summers lived in at one point. I do not yet know what year this stove was produced, so I can’t be certain if she used this stove. HOWEVER, because of the dates when the stove was most likely made (based on information from the grandson of Mr. Martin of Martin Stove & Range Company) AND based on the dates when Lizzie lived in the house it is highly probable that she did use this stove.
No matter, though, it’s an awesome stove that was in a house where she lived.
I love the little heart detail all over the stove. Hearts on the legs, in the corners and on the door. There are still cracks that need to be repaired, but that will come in time.
I think it looks pretty awesome in my dining room!
This is a georgeous piece! Good luck with the renovation, it is well worth it!
I just bought one of these today at a local antique store in California. Except for one leg being broken off at the screws (easily fixed) it is fairly rust free, has all of its parts and no cracks. I intend to actually use it in our cabin. Thank you for providing some information about it.
I have this same stove in good shape how much were they new & what are they worth now roughly?
Hi Aaron!
I made phone calls and all, but I was unable to find any information. I will have to put that on my list to see if anyone else has discovered anything new yet! Thank you for reminding me and thank you for visiting my blog!
I have a one burner stove that is 100 percent condition it has 20 R and a heart on door and 4 hearts on each side restoreing now send you a picture when finshed ira edge ph 910 217 1579 call if you have any questions
Oh, wow! Ira, I can’t wait to see the pictures!
I currently have a small two plate Martin cast iron stove #8. It appears to have never been used. It has three hearts cast into the front access cover and the back of this cover has 8-L and the MSR logo. Under the top cover plates it says “8-Laundry” It is approximately 18″ tall. Any background on this stove? Were they ever reproduced?
I just found out that my hometown was known for their wood stoves and I am so happy to find a picture of one! <3
Fantastic! Thank you for finding my blog, Josey!
I just obtained amartin stove and range co. stove with king 682 on the door and 6-32a cast on it ,I had to weld 2 cracks on sides of it now its just fine plan on using it to heat my outhouse/shower cant wait any info would be much appreciated contact me at lantzbrunson@gmail.com
I have one of these in storage…
Beth, is it in good condition?
I have an enamel table with two drawers…one has two stove burners. It is made by Martin Stove. Can you tell me something about it?
Hi Cindy! I’m not really certain about these stoves. I think the best bet would be to Google the color and details of the stove, and hope someone has something! I haven’t really learned much about mine either!
HERE IN COSTA RICA, ON A FARM, WE FOUND A MARTIN STOVE & RANGE, FROM FLORENCE ALA, Nª16. MUST PIECES APPER TO BE THERE EXCEPTA THAT WE ONLY HAVE ONE LEG AND THE TOP PLATE WITH THE BURNING HOLES AND PLATES ARE MISSING, DO YOU HAPPEN TO KNOW WHERE WE CAN FIND THE MISSING PARTS. JOSE JIMENEZ JLNEMA@GMAIL.COM
Hi Jose! I’m not really sure where you could find replacement parts. The only place I can think it maybe eBay.
Stephanie
Hello, have a Martin Range and Stove small wood burning stove with hearts on side. Do you know the estimated value. It’s in decent shape, has all the parts, just some rust.
Just bought a 6-32A for $125, planning on using it in our cabin. All the parts and pieces. How did I do?