The Stove Reference Library
Articles, Catalogues, Parts, Instructions, Patents, Advertising, Labels, Documents, Epthemera & more!.
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Hyperlinked Documents of Swedish Manufacturers
A very useful spreadsheet compiled & maintained by Shagratork that works on most platforms with hyperlinks to all documents & their contents in the Reference Library. Includes a tutorial on use so you can get the most out of this fantastic resource.
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The Primus Factory - 1930's
A unique gallery of photo's from the Primus Factory on Lilla Essingen dating from the 1930's. Courtesy of Bo Ryman
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Latest: Primus Factory - Manufacturing process Jerome Price, May 29, 2019 -
Articles
This section includes articles on manufacturers, their history & other stove related topics.
Latest: B.A.Hjorth 'Tools and Machinery' Division (1888-1916). igh371, Jun 21, 2022 at 9:06 PM -
Catalogues & Parts Lists - Subscribers Area
Vintage catalogues & brochures, essential material for the stove historian & researcher. As well as parts info in many of the catalogues, this section also includes dedicated parts info sheets.
Latest: Quirk's about 1928 Sedgman, Jun 25, 2022 at 6:57 PM -
Instructions
Instructions for classic stoves. There is some duplication here as this section is also an archive of the documents themselves.
Latest: Preway 8-F, 9-F, 10-F, 12-F Curious dtovie, Jun 14, 2022 -
Patents
Patent documents relating to classic stoves. If you have a patent document not listed please upload it here.
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Latest: M.Hugo Möller & Co patent FR 439499A(1912) multi-cho, Jun 25, 2022 at 4:43 PM -
Advertising
A gallery of old advertising signs, adverts & promotional material
Latest: Prentiss-Wabers Stove Co Ad Jan 1921 Haggis, Jun 15, 2022 -
Labels & Packaging
An archive of box labels, packaging etc - often vibrant & colourful, these items help capture the nostalgia of the classic stoves.
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Latest: Svea 5* Nicola Francesco Elia, Apr 19, 2022 -
Documents & other ephemera
Letterheads, Share certificates & other ephemera
Latest: Service Tag (DoD Australia; M1950) Tony Press, May 28, 2022 -
Stoves in Film & Literature
Throughout its history the camp stove has found its way onto the pages of many literary works, from fiction to accounts of intrepid expeditions & we occasionally catch a glimpse of an old stove in a movie. This section is a list of some of those references. If you find a stove reference please submit it here.
Latest: Summer with Monika - Svea No:1 snwcmpr, Jun 11, 2022