Early P&B ENTERPRISE Model No.40 Salesman Sample Stove FANTASTIC 1/4 FULL SIZE CAST IRON MODEL COOK STOVE Start Price USD 9.99 Current Price USD 885.99 Time Left - Bid Count 13 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Location The Old South See more about 'Early P&B ENTERPRISE Model No.40 Salesman Sample Stove' Description Early P&P ENTERPRISE Model No.40 Salesman Sample Stove ".......if you will not fight for the right when you can easily win without bloodshed; if you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly; you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance of survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than live as slaves" --Winston Churchill       NEVER GIVE UP YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS!  "Sic Semper Tyrannis" We ship worldwide, write for quote.  Another wonderful estate find.  Back in the 1960's & '70's, I worked at Phillips & Buttorff Manufacturing in Nashville, Tennessee, the same Southern foundry that my grandfather and great grandfather had worked at.  Founded in the 1850's, Phillips & Buttorff was the oldest company in the U.S. still producing stoves and appliances. They were forced to close in the late 1970's.  Upstairs was a room called the "morgue".  It had actually been a retail showroom back in the day.  I remember there were still a couple of these 1/4 size stoves up there. These small stoves commonly called salesman's samples, were actually used by hardware & dry-goods stores to display the various models available. This one was purchased about 30 years ago when a museum in Clinton, Arkansas was closed and all the contents auctioned to the general public.  It has been in a private collection since.  This is a large model weighing about 65 pounds.  Although it is a "working model" it has never had a fire in it.   Everything works perfectly.  It features working dampers, complete burner or fire box, drafts, doors, (both sides) (foot pedal operated door on one side) ash pan, warming oven, eyes or lids, and even has one trivet which may be placed on either back corner. It even has an inner draft which completely closes off the firebox. It is my opinion that this stove was repainted all black at some time in the past. I think it was originally black with white doors. Phillips & Buttorff address and model castings in the various parts.  A true artifact from the early part of the 20th century.      WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOUR CONSIDERATION, AND WELCOME YOUR QUESTIONS.   Low opening bid!! and modest reserve.  We ship worldwide.  We ship worldwide. We sincerely appreciate your participation and wish you continued success. We package professionally, however damage during shipment is always possible. Some of our auctions feature insurance included, otherwise we Strongly suggest the addition of insurance and will calculate it for you if requested. If you waive this option, we cannot be responsible for any loss or damage which might occur. You will not be disappointed.   Thanks so much for your consideration, and please take the time to view our other auctions for truly unique, one-of-a-kind artifacts and historical collectibles. WE BUY ESTATES & COLLECTIONS !!! We make every effort to accurately describe our merchandise. You will find that our offerings will be exactly as described. Our feedback is a testament to our reputation and overall business practices. Please take your bidding as seriously as we do. Your satisfaction is very important to us. Ultimately, however, all items are sold "as is". All sales are final. We gladly answer all questions promptly. On Apr-04-08 at 06:55:43 PDT, seller added the following information: FORGIVE THE TYPO!  TITLE SHOULD READ "EARLY P & B ENTERPRISE MODEL NO.40 SALESMAN SAMPLE STOVE" Place a Bid!