Model 61AC Circa 1953

[sheilajojo]

I have the opportunity to purchase this Chambers Stove. I've done some research to find the model number, it's the Copper Sided & front panel with the Copper-plated Handles. Just wondering if anyone knows what this type of stove would go for as far as pricing goes? It needs a good cleaning, but all the parts are there, everything works. Copper needs to be cleaned up really well, but everything seems to be in good order. Woman who owned it since new, just passed away and I've been offered it. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[berlyn]

Can you take some pics and post them???
That would help us guide you.
Berlyn

[Todd W. White]

Be careful when cleaning the copper - it was originally finished by Chambers with a process that di not produce a shiny copper look like a new penny, as many suspect.

Instead, they finished it in what they called "Antique Copper", which was an aged copper look - without the green oxidation - then clearcoated with a high-temp lacquer.

Sometimes, after years of use, the surface is just really dirty, and only requires a good GENTLE cleaning. Something, though, this lacquer wears off in spots, causing the unit to tarnish.

I'd try cleaning GENTLY it with something your local metal polishing shop recommends, and see what the actual condition of the lacquer is - then decide what you do next. Some people take them down to bare metal, have them polished to a high shine, then clear coat them with high-temp automotive lacquer - stunning!