This Antique Reliance Kerosene Double Wick Stove was carefully removed from an old store building (1883) by me about 45 years ago This multi generational store finally closed about 1965 and was left untouched until I was allowed to enter the building in 1978 or 79 It was still sitting on display on one of the higher store shelves where it had been for about 80 years in this unused condition As I said, this stove has NEVER Been Used or Lit during any time! The overall condition of this stove is remarkable, while there is the expected wear on the outer visible surfaces, other areas such as the interior and the bottom are still pristine! The mica glass inserts are present and really nice, and both original wicks are of course, also unused The original Reliance label has some great patina on it, that only comes from lots of age! I only have this 1.
