Who knows about Glorious Windsor Cast Iron Wood Stoves? Looking for info & values

bigcaddy64 · Sep 27, 2018

Who knows about Glorious Windsor Cast Iron Wood Stoves? Looking for info & values

A friend of mine owns a wood burning stove thats no longer being used so i'm looking for information before she allows it to be sold. Info seems pretty scarce but i wanted to tap into every bodies collective knowledge and see who knows about stoves. Maybe there is a book or forum i can turn her onto for more info.

Its a Glorious Windsor and appears to be completely original. From the light blue paint, nickel finish trim, urn shaped topper and mica door window, it all looks good with the correct amount of honest wear to appear 100% original.

MRBeyer · Sep 27, 2018

Do you have a picture?

bigcaddy64 · Sep 27, 2018

as requested. Its in beautiful condition

huntsman53 · Sep 27, 2018

I have no idea as to the value of the stove but it is not only Glorious but Gorgeous and one that a Home Decorator would grab up in a New York jiffy! It is something a Home Decorator would want if decorating a cozy little cottage or cabin or going with a unique antique look. It needs to be listed on eBay if possible as that is where it will get the most interest. She could even try contacting some of the Home Decorators on TV as they would love to have that stove.

Added: If found this one on Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/listing/530003835/antique-parlor-stove-pot-belly-stove) that is a Plain Jane but very pricey, not sure they are worth that much.

MRBeyer · Sep 28, 2018

Normally you see the name on the face. Has this one been restored or repainted?

bigcaddy64 · Sep 28, 2018

MRBeyer said:
Normally you see the name on the face. Has this one been restored or repainted?

No idea. It was in the house they purchased from an very old couple that were moving to Florida. As you see it is how it was installed in the house. There isn't much info about these stoves so i don't have any way to confirm factory colors/finish.

diggummup · Oct 7, 2018

I think the blue "could" be original because they did make them in that color. At least the cook stove I found by the same company has a matching color. Nice that it has the finial still. No real idea on value, I could guess $500-$750 but that's all it is, a guess.

A little info. on the maker... The Glorious Windsor stove was manufactured by Lakeside Foundry of Chicago, a company owned and operated by Montgomery Ward between c. 1904 and c. 1920. The foundry was actually located in Erie, PA, not Chicago, but the headquarters was listed at 618 W. Chicago St., the address of the Montgomery Ward Catalog House. It's counterpart sold for $609 in 2012... https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-1900-porcelain-cast-iron-291707093