Antique Atlanta Franklin No. 8 M Cast Iron Stove

Description : Antique Atlanta Franklin No. 8 M cast iron wood-burning stove featuring a black finish, decorative cast detailing, and a compact freestanding design. The stovetop includes two removable circular cooking plates and a rear flue opening for a stovepipe connection. Raised lettering identifies Atlanta Stove Works, while a removable front panel is marked Columbus Iron Works Co., Columbus, Georgia. The stove shows substantial surface wear, dust, scratches, paint loss, and oxidation consistent with age and storage. Both front access panels are present but detached, and the stove has not been tested for operation. This salvaged piece is well suited for restoration, architectural display, or reuse as a distinctive decorative feature in a cabin, workshop, or historic-inspired interior. Batch #7263. Era Vintage to antique; exact manufacturing date unconfirmed. Style Traditional American, Rustic, Industrial, Farmhouse. Technique Cast-iron construction with molded decorative details, removable cooking plates, fitted access panels, and an integrated flue connection. Tools Used Foundry casting molds, metal finishing tools, drills, and assembly wrenches are typical of this type of stove construction. History Cast-iron stoves of this type combined room heating with a flat cooking surface, making them practical household fixtures before modern central heating became widespread. Surviving examples are now frequently restored or repurposed as architectural and decorative pieces. Manufacturer / Maker Atlanta Stove Works, Atlanta, Georgia. A removable component also bears the Columbus Iron Works Co., Columbus, Georgia marking. The exact relationship between the two markings is unconfirmed. Measurements 22 ½" W x 24" T x 21" D Suggested Weight Approximately 175–225 lbs. Suggested Shipping Package Dimension Shipping Notice: This item is only available for local pick-up. Shipping is available by custom freight. It cannot be sent via UPS Ground. Please contact us directly to discuss shipping options. Music Traditional American folk and early country music, such as “Keep on the Sunny Side” by the Carter Family.

Item Number : P17537

Category : Stove

Brand : Atlanta Stove Works, Atlanta, Georgia. A removable component also bears the Columbus Iron Works Co., Columbus, Georgia marking. The exact relationship between the two markings is unconfirmed.