Description | Flavels, now known as Rangemaster, is a stove making company based in Leamington Spa that was first founded in 1777 by John Flavel, an iron manufacturer in Bilton. William Flavel, his son, was a prime contributer to the firm through his invention of The Patent Kitchener in 1829, which won a medal at The Great Exhibition of 1851.
CR2807: Trade catalogues and other documents, 19th cent-20th cent CR3151: Brochures, press advertisements and cuttings, trade catalogues, photographic negatives and prints relating to gas cookers, heaters and fireplaces, both gas and solid fuel, late 19th century-1987. CR3681: Flavel Social & Athletic Club: Benevolent Fund account book, 1942-1953; "How We Build", a printed history of the firm, c.1937. CR3692: Benevolent Committee minute book, 1932-1951. CR4051: Press advertisement and photographs of Building Exhibition, 1932-1936 CR4052: Period Grates & Fireplace Accessories catalogue, 20th century CR4556: Account books/Sales Ledgers and ephemera |