Antique L Pelleray Fourneau Marcel Depose Gas Curling Iron Heater Lizard Base For Sale

Up for sale is a fantastic, 100% complete piece of early hair styling history: a genuine **Fourneau Marcel** (Marcel Stove) curling iron heater. Manufactured in Paris, France by the prestigious **Maison L. Pelleray**, this gas-powered bench burner dates from the late 19th Century to the early 1920s (Belle Époque to early Art Deco eras).This piece was specifically designed to heat the iron tongs used to create the famous "Marcel Wave" hairstyle popularized by Marcel Grateau.### Key Features & Details:
* **Authentic Markings:** Clearly stamped on the side of the burner body with the official French registration: **"Pelleray - Made in France - Marcel Déposé"**
* **Rare Figural Base:** Features the highly sought-after, beautifully stylized cast-metal "lizard/salamander" footed base.
* **100% Complete:** Includes the original integrated gas line valve/intake assembly and the fully intact swing-out support arm mechanism to hold and balance the styling tongs.
* **Bonus Antique Iron Included:** Comes with an authentic antique metal Marcel curling iron that rests perfectly inside the cradle as intended.### Condition Report:
This item is in excellent antique condition with no structural cracks or breaks to the cast metal elements. It features a gorgeous, untouched historic patina with genuine age oxidation and surface wear from salon use. The burner lid and handle support move smoothly. It is being sold as a historical display piece (untested for modern gas connections).### Measurements & Shipping: Item weighs 1250 grams, the iron is 11" long and the lizard is 9.5" long.

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