Browsing a typical Sunday Vide Grenier in France I came across this stove, still with the remnants of its original box and a label on the stove side, unfortunately the box was literally almost non existent and the label had disappeared during its trip back to the UK. So here we are, a stove that until now had never been lit and has the appearance of left on a shelf in a leaky garage roof, no name on the stove at all and perfect in every way albeit filthy.
AHhhh I noticed the detail on the fuel adjustment when I uploaded the photos, so here's one from the end of it. Certainly no ignorance intended folks - My first post on the forum - I do have several French pressure stoves and the beautiful enamel Alcohol stoves, singles and doubles. Jon Willys the name and pleased to meet you....
Hello Kerofile - After exposing the name and looking it up you reveal all the details of it, I wiped one section of the mottled enamelled top ... very nice. Jon.
Cheers - Not sure how to tackle cleaning it, quite badly stained, I do have the Brasso wadding, I am tempted. Jon.
Welcome. Give it a good clean with a car/enamel cleaner and a light polish before hitting it with Brasso. You may find you like to patina of age rather than the bling on shiny. Easy on the Brasso. I use Autosol when I need to polish. Cheers Tony
I would start with hot water and soap. Then see what you have. The frame has some rust that may need treating. The fount looks like it is painted. Is it brass or steel? If it is brass I wouldn't recommend Brasso , the amonia reacts with the brass and in time can cause stress cracks. Stove restoration. Parts 1 to 4
Mmmm I thought I'd responded - Unsure how to tackle the years of staining and discolouration. I have Brasso wadding. Jon.
That's quite an orderly procedure to follow, that said I'm not one for sitting and reading books !!. Jon.
