Historical article from 1905
The Charm Crawford Kitchen Stove
Excerpted from The Metal Worker, Plumber and Steam Fitter. September 30, 1905. p. 73.
"... [T]he Charm Crawford of the Royal line, now being made by the Walker & Pratt Mfg. Company, Boston, Mass... represents the company's largest and most costly style, having a full size square oven, it being of the same dimensions at the top as at the bottom. The oven top is sectional and will not crack, while the oven bottom is nonwarping and fitted with removable panels, thus giving easy access to the lower flues. The fire box is extra large, the ash pan is of good capacity, the means for removing soot are convenient, and the broiler door is of ample size. A noticeable feature... is the position of the handles of the doors; instead of being placed midway of their hight [sic] they are near the upper edge, where they are within more convenient reach of the cook, as the doors can be opened when standing more nearly in an upright position. All Royal ranges have the company's patented single damper, which can be easily removed from the range. In connection with the ovens it may be stated that the oven rack is adjustable ... in the Charm Crawford at two hights [sic] above the oven bottom. This is a convenience which cannot fail to be appreciated on a busy baking day.
Another feature... which is worthy of more than passing mention is the manner in which the detachable guard rails are placed, they being separated from the stove by a little space and kept cool by a constant circulation of air behind them. All the nickeled guard rails and other parts are plated and finished at the Crawford factory. Nearly all Crawford ranges are now sold with mantels, the new style double mantles having two shelves, thus affording increased space as compared with the old style. All mantels are fitted with removable nickeled rails and match the range in design. The upper flue of the ranges is made with a special form of cup joint division to prevent the leakage of heat and to insure quick baking. A simmering cover is furnished with each range and may be used in any location on the top of the stove.
The Charm Crawford of the Royal line is one of the company's most popular grades, and while a trifle smaller than the Home style, includes all the features of the other patterns, such as the single damper, heat indicator, dock ash grate, &c. The triple oven back consisting of two thicknesses of metal with asbestos between makes the oven heat quickly, improves the baking and saves coal. The oven top is plastered, as well as the bottom of the flue beneath the oven. The Crawford ranges are made in all sizes and with all attachments..."
Another feature... which is worthy of more than passing mention is the manner in which the detachable guard rails are placed, they being separated from the stove by a little space and kept cool by a constant circulation of air behind them. All the nickeled guard rails and other parts are plated and finished at the Crawford factory. Nearly all Crawford ranges are now sold with mantels, the new style double mantles having two shelves, thus affording increased space as compared with the old style. All mantels are fitted with removable nickeled rails and match the range in design. The upper flue of the ranges is made with a special form of cup joint division to prevent the leakage of heat and to insure quick baking. A simmering cover is furnished with each range and may be used in any location on the top of the stove.
The Charm Crawford of the Royal line is one of the company's most popular grades, and while a trifle smaller than the Home style, includes all the features of the other patterns, such as the single damper, heat indicator, dock ash grate, &c. The triple oven back consisting of two thicknesses of metal with asbestos between makes the oven heat quickly, improves the baking and saves coal. The oven top is plastered, as well as the bottom of the flue beneath the oven. The Crawford ranges are made in all sizes and with all attachments..."
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