At first glance, it’s hard to know whether these small cast iron stoves are a child’s plaything from a bygone era or a sample that salesmen used to carry around to show prospective customers. At Bryant Stove & Music, located in Thorndike Maine, these are only a few of the treasures Joe and Bea Bryant have been collecting for 50 years.

Can you tell which one is a toy and which is a salesman sample? Look at each numbered photo and email us at news@penbaypilot.com  with any details you might be able to provide. We’ll add your answer to the photo caption.

All photos by Kay Stephens

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com