LOTH'S "MASCOT" CAST-IRON POT-BELLY STOVE, upper door with lettering, lower clean-out door, raised on four feet. W. J. Loth Stove Co., Waynesboro, Virginia. Late 19th/early 20th century. 30 1/2" HOA, 16" D top.

Catalogue Note: The Loth Stove Company was founded in 1890. The firm manufactured cast-iron stoves, wood and coal heaters, and a line of waffle irons, tea kettles and other cookware. By the mid 1920’s the company ventured into the electric appliance business designing and marketing the first Hotpoint Range. In 1938, the company installed equipment for melting brass and other non-ferrous metals and began to market products under the name Virginia Metalcrafters.

Very good condition, top plate too large for hole.