Cookers Collection

Primus Stove
THE PRIMUS STOVE North, South, East or West Primus is best

Primus Stove 1932
The Primus stove is an indispensable item in any campers equipment, burning paraffin gas without a wick, pumped by hand and extremely efficient

Glenwood Cooker Advert
Gas or coal does its best work in this remarkable Glenwood range - five burners for gas and four covers for coal... the Thermolator automatically controls the oven heat

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers 1938
Providing ample accommodation for all the food and untensils required in cooking for a family of 6 to 8. This is one of the popular Main gas cookers obtainable in all-enamel

Advert Gas Stove Acme
Acme Gas Stoves - " No thank you, Mr Soot!"

Australian Gas Light Company Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for The Australian Gas Light Company, the image shows a woman doing household chores in an all-gas home

Advert for Belling electric cooker
Advert for the latest Belling electric cooker, highlighting the inner glass door. Date: circa 1939

Advert for Wellstood cooking ranges, from Smith and Wellstood. Date: 1932

Improved gas cooking and heating range. Date: 1862

Cooking for the Army (engraving)
1097628 Cooking for the Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cooking for the Army)

James Walkers improved patent self-acting kitchen range (engraving)
602133 James Walkers improved patent self-acting kitchen range (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old-Fashioned Stove and Oven, 1925 (colour litho)
2629965 Old-Fashioned Stove and Oven, 1925 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Improved Patent Self Acting Kitchen Ranges (engraving)
602131 Improved Patent Self Acting Kitchen Ranges (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tiled stove dating 1550 (chromolitho)
964312 Tiled stove dating 1550 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilian furnishings (ameublement civil), tiled stove

VICTORIAN RANGE
An interesting old Victorian range, which has seen good use over the years. Date: 19th century

ELECTRIC COOKER SHOWROOM
The Appliance Room, Electric House, Walthamstow, London E17, showing the latest range of cookers, fires, fridges, etc. Date: 1930s

ROLLANDS BAKERS OVEN
A section view of Rollands bakers oven. Date: circa 1874

PAPINS BONE DIGESTER
Diagram of Papins Bone Digester. Date: 1687

REFORM CLUB KITCHEN
The kitchen staff at the Reform Club, London, where the kitchens were designed by Alexis Soyer Date: 1840

WW2 - Getting ready for the Troops - Somewhere in France. Date: circa 1939

Picture No. 12009562
Gas flame on a gas stove - Germany Date:

Triplex Grate [solid fuel]

Economy in fuel led to the adoption of the hay box, aka straw box, fireless cooker, insulation cooker, wonder oven or retained-heat cookers being used during World War I

Advert for Dobble, Forbes & Co stoves and ranges 1888
A selection of three matchless combustion heating stoves, kitchen ranges with self-setting and fuel saving and a new portable cast-iron washing copper

Temporary homes 1945
During World War Two many houses were bombed, there were a shortage of homes for people after the war so temporary homes where quickly built

Cooking and heating equipment 1929
Economical equipment for cooking and heating, products for Harrods catalogue building & decorating department. Date: 1929

Advert for Parkinsonism cooker 1929
The Parkinson New Suburbia Gas Cooker - experience plus experiment equals success Date: 1929

Advert for kitchen range cookers 1888
Four kitchen ranges by Ashton & Green, London 1888

Advert for Dobble, Forbes & Co stoves and ranges 1889
A selection of ranges and stoves all available from Dobble, Forbes & Co, in three store in Larbert, London and Glasgow. 1889

The Cookers - near Villers-Bretonneux, Somme, 1918
The Cookers - near Villers-Bretonneux, Somme 1918, by Lieutenant W (Will) H Dyson (1880-1938), Australian Imperial Force. Dyson joined the Army

Advert for Kooksjoie range cooker 1918
Kooksjoie range cooker, from the London Warming and Ventilating Co. Ltd, a behemoth of a thing, whose manufacturers promise it consumes just half a ton of coal per month

Advert for Powell Duffryn 1944
Phurnacite smokeless fuel. Phurnacite is increasing in popularity for Domestic Boilers, stoves and central heating Plants

Picture No. 10874689
Tibetian lady with Solar cooker Date:

Two Aga cookers dating to the 1930s A. D
Two Aga cookers dating to the 1930 sUpton House, Warwickshire

Advert for electric cookers by Belling 1931
Happy ladies ! Belling has made electric cooking cheap. 1. New visible heat boiling-griller and fastest in the world. 2. Temset automatic oven control. 3. All gleaming white mottled enamel finish

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers with hot plate 1938
Heres something New! The main cooker is fitted with the " P.R" hot plate closet in lieu of usual plate rack, and thus provides an enclosed space in which food or plates

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers with no stooping
Cooking without stooping. In kitchens where there is more than the usual space available, or where it is desirable to untilize an open-range setting setting the Maintop gas cooker provides a

Advert for Esse cookers
In the first place The Esse looks makes a contented cook.... One... her cooking is better than ever before. Two.... no smoke, fumes, soot, grime, blackleading. Three... clean kitchen. ect 1937

Advert for Esse cookers 1938
From beginning to end of every day, a happier cook in every way! From a cheerful beginning in a warm kitchen to a happy ending in front of the fire

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers
One of the Main models will meet your needs! Advertisement for Main cookers for smaller kitchens. 1939

Redring advertisement, c. 1955
Advertisement for Redring Metrovick Boiling Plates manufactured by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company of Old Trafford, Manchester, showing a jubilant housewife delighted with her new cooker

Advert for the Radiation New World Gas Cooker
Radiation porcelain enamelled New World Gas Cooker. Date: 1933

17th Century pressure cookers, artwork
17th Century pressure cookers. Historical artwork showing a three different pressure cookers invented in the 17th Century. Published in 1681

Magnetic break-away power cord
Magnetic break-away power connectors are claimed as a safety feature for certain cooking appliances, audio equipment such as guitars, and in this case, for Apple laptop computers (60 W MagSafe)

Gas advertisement 1954
Advertisement by the Gas Industry promoting the use of coal-fired gas as fuel for gas cookers in the 1950s home. To drive home the point

Housewife Using a Modern Gas Cooker
The housewifes best friend is a modern gas cooker equipped with every convenience for cooking food scientifically and daintily

Oil Cook Stove 1919
The New Perfection Oil Cook Stove is used by 3 million American housewives - You, too, should have a dependable New Perfection !

Gas Light Cooker 1935
NEW COOKERS FOR OLD : Mr Therms Special Christmas Offer for the latest enamel cooker with Regulo control for 20 quarterly payments of 12 shillings

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"From Primus Stove to Electric Cookers: A Journey Through Time" The iconic Primus Stove, introduced in 1932, revolutionized outdoor cooking with its compact design and efficient fuel consumption. In 1938, an advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers showcased the latest advancements in home cooking technology, promising convenience and precision. The Acme Gas Stove advertisement from years gone by reminds us of the timeless appeal of a reliable and versatile cooking appliance. Dating back to 1929, the Triplex Grate offered durability and enhanced heat distribution for a more even cooking experience. An Australian Gas Light Company Advertisement highlighted the growing popularity of gas-powered stoves as a convenient alternative to traditional methods. Step into the world of electric cooking with Belling's innovative electric cooker advertised during the early 20th century – a game-changer for modern kitchens. Smith and Wellstood presented their Wellstood cooking ranges in a captivating advert from 1932, showcasing their commitment to quality craftsmanship. As far back as 1862, an improved gas cooking and heating range provided households with both culinary delights and cozy warmth during colder months. Dobble Forbes & Co stoves and ranges captured attention in an advert dating back to 1888 – proof that exceptional kitchen appliances have always been sought after throughout history. Temporary homes constructed post-World War II relied on functional cookers like never before; these humble yet essential appliances brought comfort amidst challenging times (1945). Cooking for the Army engraving serves as a reminder of how vital they were in feeding large groups efficiently while maintaining taste and nutrition levels intact.