The 'Aurora' made by Kenrick seems to have appeared towards and around the very end of WW1, possibly prompted in part by the cutting off of imports from Scandinavia by the unrestricted U-boat campaign which began in 1917. Simply and sturdily made, the Aurora very much copies the pattern of basic pre-war No.1 stoves.
That is a very rare stove. I have seen only one of them previously - and that is in our Stove Gallery.
A little more information about the manufacturer: Kenrick,Archibald & Sons Ltd West Bromwich An iron foundry from 1791. Mainly known for cast iron hollow ware, ironwork, castings etc. Example(s) of a stove known with the name Kenrick & “Aurora” pressed into the tank and other parts. Not known as a blowlamp manufacturer. Brand names: Bettatool / Aurora (source: blowlamps.co.uk)
