Cornish range

[diamond]

I have been reading recent posts about cast-iron ranges with interest. My problem is that we want to install a Victorian cast-iron Cornish range into our cottage.
The chimney has been rebuilt (demolished 1980s) and lined appropriately, as we actually want to use the range from time-to-time.
We know that we have to build the air flow and flue behind the range using fire bricks. But does anyone have an idea where I can find any diagrams/pictures of how this is arranged, please? I have tried the Royal Cornwall Museum library.

Similar to the Cornish Ranges illustrated here:
http://www.antiqueranges.com

 

[Nemesis]

Hmmm... interesting. Is the fire an open one?

Having had the chimney lined may alter how the stove can be fitted if you intend to use it, and also of course getting any fire to draw can be a bit of a black art.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stove#Early_stoves_in_the_Western_World

has some interesting history.

It may be that the Construction History Society http://www.constructionhistory.co.uk/

can help, or try contacting

http://www.hevac-heritage.org/homepage.htm

 

[diamond]

Many thanks. I will try those interesting links.
The fireplace was filled with rubble and chimney chopped off in the loft when we took on the cottage. We excavated the opening and found a clome oven (partially destroyed) to the side. Some evidence of a later fire having been installed. The fireplace opening is just the right size for the range.
We have a woodburning stove with a lined chimney in the living room which draws a treat, although I appreciate it is not quite the same thing.