Stove
C. Portway and Son
Category
Historic Services / Heating and ventilation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cast iron
Measurements
760 mm (Height); 380 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Halstead
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25247
Summary
Cylindrical, floor standing cast iron stove with pipe connecting to flue vent. A moulded circular close-fitting lid to top for fuel feed with geometric design. Hinged flap to top with engraved number 3 in centre. Embossed on the side the following; C.PORTWAY / PATENT / No 3. Embossed on a hinged flap at the base of the stove the following; C.PORTWAY (and) SON / MAKERS / HALSTEAD ESSEX. Very rusty near base.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
C. Portway and Son, maker